Yeshiva University
Admissions
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Yeshiva University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Yeshiva accepted 64% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 1,713 people applied and 1,092 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 57% 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
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- 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
Students who recently attended Yeshiva University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.49.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Yeshiva is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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
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 64% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Yeshiva University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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