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Yeshiva University can be found in New York, New York (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Yeshiva University.
The most common majors at the school are in medicine, science, law, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
Yeshiva University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 550 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 550 to 680, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Yeshiva University come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Yeshiva University are well-paid.
In 2005, 6,240 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Yeshiva University. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Yeshiva University student athletes compete in Skyline Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University's guiding vision is the confidence that the best of the heritage of contemporary civilizationùthe liberal arts and sciencesùis compatible with the ancient traditions of Jewish law and life. On the undergraduate level, this belief is embodied in the dual curriculum under which students pursue a full program of Jewish studies while taking college programs in the liberal arts and sciences and business and receiving specialized preparation for advanced work in a discipline or profession. On the graduate level, this special mission is embodied in emphasis on the moral dimensions of the search for knowledge and the ethical principles that govern professional practitioners. Yeshiva University also is committed to the love of learning for its own sake (known in Jewish tradition as Torah Lishmah) and to teaching and research that stress a striving for excellence. A third goal of the University is to serve the general and Jewish communities of the city, the nation, and the world by preparing well-trained professionals in many fields and providing pioneering resources for community service."
More complete details are provided below.
Yeshiva University
500 W 185th St
New York, NY 10033-3299
General Phone: (212) 960-5400
Admissions Phone: (212) 960-5277
Financial Aid Phone: (212) 960-5269
http://www.yu.edu
Yeshiva University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 405 | law, foreign lawyers |
| Religion And Philosophy | 320 | Jewish studies, philosophy, bible studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 222 | psychology, psychology courses, clinical psychology, school psychology, child psychology |
| Science | 194 | biology, microbiology, cell biology, biometrics, molecular genetics, molecular biology, structural biology, biochemistry, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 191 | economics, English, liberal arts and humanities, history, political science, history courses, sociology, Classical languages |
| Business And Management | 188 | business management, accounting |
| Medicine | 185 | medicine, neuroscience |
| Family And Social Work | 166 | social work |
| Education And Teaching | 62 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational admin and supervision, education |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 12 | speech pathology |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Yeshiva University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 647 | 22 |
| First-professional degree | 544 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 396 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 274 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 115 | 19 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, Yeshiva University had a total enrollment of 6,240 students (5,828 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 46% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 37% |
| New Jersey | 20% |
| California | 7% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 90 % |
Yeshiva University offers campus housing for 2,004 of its 5,828 (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 | 1,875 | 1,467 | 78% | 1,005 | 69% |
| Men | 1,006 | 774 | 77% | 535 | 69% |
| Women | 869 | 693 | 80% | 470 | 68% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 680 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (212) 960-5277
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,600 |
| Room and board | $ 7,880 |
| Room charge | $ 5,690 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,125 |
Financial Aid:
Yeshiva University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 290300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (212) 960-5269
Yeshiva University 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 | 63 | $133,404 | 25 | $130,881 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 38 | $73,426 | 19 | $63,967 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 41 | $74,383 | 26 | $61,277 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 43 | $62,055 | 16 | $57,560 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $47,716 | 5 | $39,412 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 188 | $90,723 | 91 | $79,106 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Skyline Conference |
| Track | Skyline Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biometry/Biometrics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Immunology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Molecular Pharmacology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Structural Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Yeshiva University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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