New York, New York is home to Jewish Theological Seminary Of America. New York is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Jewish school. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in religion and philosophy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 618. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 710. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Jewish Theological Seminary Of America is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 659 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at Jewish Theological Seminary Of America are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America
3080 Broadway
New York, NY 10027-4649
General Phone: (212) 678-8000
Admissions Phone: (212) 678-8000
Financial Aid Phone: (212) 678-8007
http://www.jtsa.edu
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 128 | Jewish studies, religious education, rabinnical studies, religious music |
Number of programs and degrees for Jewish Theological Seminary Of America in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 62 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 42 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 17 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 7 | 2 |
In 2005, Jewish Theological Seminary Of America had a total enrollment of 659 students (580 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 77% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 27% |
| Graduate | 48% |
| First Professional | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 33% |
| California | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America offers campus housing for 240 of its 580 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 81 | 68% | 44 | 54% |
| Men | 53 | 33 | 62% | 10 | 30% |
| Women | 67 | 48 | 72% | 34 | 71% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 618 | 723 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (212) 678-8000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,900 |
| Room and board | $ 9,800 |
| Room charge | $ 7,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,800 |
Financial Aid:
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 274000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (212) 678-8007
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 21 | $98,910 | 3 | $86,575 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $66,458 | 3 | $71,195 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $60,968 | 8 | $51,531 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $44,593 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 40 | $79,799 | 16 | $61,045 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jewish Theological Seminary Of America Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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