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Chances of getting into Yeshiva University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
63%
Admission Difficulty for Yeshiva University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Yeshiva University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Yeshiva University is 63%.  It ranks #50 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Yeshiva University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 884 out of 1,410 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 30 percent on standardized admission tests. Yeshiva University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Of those applicants who were admitted, 56% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Yeshiva University is a prized outcome for many students.

The Yeshiva University application fee is $65 and applications are due by Feb 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Yeshiva University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Yeshiva University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1140-1410
Applicants Submitting SAT 
45%
SAT Scores for Yeshiva University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 590
SAT Math 25th 550
SAT Composite 25th 1140
SAT Scores for Yeshiva University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 700
SAT Math 75th 710
SAT Composite 75th 1410
Average SAT Score 1280

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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Yeshiva University?

Yeshiva University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "recommended".

Students who get into Yeshiva University score in the top 34 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1140-1410.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Yeshiva University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1410 and Above Good >76%
1275 to 1410 Avg + 63%-76%
1140 to 1275 Avg - 47%-63%
1005 to 1140 Reach 32%-47%
Less than 1005 Low <32%
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Yeshiva University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
52%
ACT Scores for Yeshiva University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 25
ACT Math 25th 24
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for Yeshiva University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 30
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Yeshiva University?

Yeshiva University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "recommended".

Yeshiva University regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Yeshiva University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >78%
27 to 31 Avg + 63%-78%
24 to 27 Avg - 50%-63%
21 to 24 Reach 36%-50%
Less than 21 Low <36%
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Yeshiva University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.41
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Yeshiva University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Yeshiva University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Yeshiva University was 3.41 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #61 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Yeshiva University accepts 63% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Yeshiva University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 21.68% Good
3.75 to 3.99 13.1% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.24% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.08% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.08% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.52% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.99% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.31% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Yeshiva University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 668 742 1,410
Accepted 407 477 884
Acceptance Rate 61% 64% 63%
Enrolled 221 275 496
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 54% 58% 56%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Yeshiva University is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Yeshiva University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Yeshiva University Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Yeshiva University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197708 IPEDS survey data for Yeshiva University.

FAQs

Does Yeshiva University prefer SAT or ACT?

45% of students submit their SAT scores to Yeshiva University. 52% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Yeshiva University?

63% of those who apply are granted admission to Yeshiva University. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Yeshiva University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1140 and 1410. 45% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Yeshiva University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 31. 52% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.