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Interested in attending Yeshiva University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Yeshiva University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

50
%
Acceptance rate
February 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Yeshiva University?

50%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Yeshiva accepted 50% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,617 people applied and 806 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
339 / 755 (45%)
Men
467 / 862 (54%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Yeshiva University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

69%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 69% ended up enrolling at Yeshiva University, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Yeshiva University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Yeshiva considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Interview
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Yeshiva University?

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

19%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

16%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
680
75th Percentile
760
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
660
75th Percentile
750
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1380
75th Percentile
1500

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Yeshiva University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
December 15
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Yeshiva's Early Decision acceptance rate is 100%, compared to 50% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Yeshiva University, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 1
Applications Due
December 15
Notification Date
100%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
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