Yeshiva University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,575

3.26% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$35,603

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

2.24%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

67.4%

1,442 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

5,524

85% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

76.8%

417 Graduates

About

Yeshiva University is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Yeshiva University were General Psychology (89 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (88 degrees), and Accounting (66 degrees).

In 2020, 2,107 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Yeshiva University. 56.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,532 degrees), 7.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (199 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Yeshiva University is $43,575, which is $15,012 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Yeshiva University is $43,575, which is $15,012 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,603.

In 2020, 86% of undergraduate students attending Yeshiva University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,575

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Yeshiva University was $43,575. The cost of tuition at Yeshiva University is $15,012 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Yeshiva University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$35,603

2020 Value

4.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Yeshiva University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,603. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Yeshiva University grew by 4.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Yeshiva University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,892

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Yeshiva University was of $12,892 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of room and board increased by 1.98% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.12% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Yeshiva University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Yeshiva University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.15% with respect to 2019, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Yeshiva University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.24%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Yeshiva University was 2.24%, which represents 18 out of the 805 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Yeshiva University received 1,442 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 13.1% annual decline. Out of those 1,442 applicants, 972 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.4% acceptance rate.

There were 5,524 students enrolled at Yeshiva University in 2020, and 44% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Yeshiva University has an overall enrollment yield of 57.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

972

Accepted Out of 1,442

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Yeshiva University was 67.4% (972 admissions from 1,442 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 55.4%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −13.1%, while admissions grew by 5.77%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Yeshiva University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

44%

Submission Percentage

243

Scores Submitted

44% of enrolled first-time students at Yeshiva University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Yeshiva University has a total enrollment of 5,524 students. The full-time enrollment at Yeshiva University is 4,694 students and the part-time enrollment is 830. This means that 85% of students enrolled at Yeshiva University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Yeshiva University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.2% White, 3.55% Hispanic or Latino, 2.39% Black or African American, 1.61% Asian, 0.724% Two or More Races, 0.0543% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Yeshiva University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.7%), followed by White Female (37.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (0.235%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.7%), followed by White Male (18.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Yeshiva University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,524 students. The full-time enrollment at Yeshiva University is 4,694 and the part-time enrollment is 830. This means that 85% of students enrolled at Yeshiva University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.5% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Yeshiva University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Yeshiva University was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (85%), Yeshiva University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Yeshiva University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
3,272
Hispanic or Latino
196
Black or African American
132

The enrolled student population at Yeshiva University is 59.2% White, 3.55% Hispanic or Latino, 2.39% Black or African American, 1.61% Asian, 0.724% Two or More Races, 0.0543% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 50% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.69% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,381 students (25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 255 more women than men received degrees from Yeshiva University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Yeshiva University is white (1,532 degrees awarded). There were 7.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (199 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Yeshiva University is General Psychology (89 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (88 degrees) and Accounting (66 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Yeshiva University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (565 degrees awarded), Legal (419 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (213 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Yeshiva University are Physicians (418,489 people), Social workers, all other (234,538 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (196,878 people), Other managers (190,133 people), and Postsecondary teachers (179,307 people).

The most specialized majors at Yeshiva University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (565 degrees awarded), Legal (419 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (213 degrees), Psychology (178 degrees), and Biology (112 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Yeshiva University are Surgeons, Aerospace engineers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Dentists

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Yeshiva University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (631,023 people), Elementary & secondary schools (523,574 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (429,891 people), Outpatient care centers (248,437 people), and Individual & family services (224,299 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Yeshiva University.

Most Common

General Psychology
89 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
88 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
66 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Yeshiva University was General Psychology with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Yeshiva University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

926

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,181

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 926 degrees were awarded to men at Yeshiva University, which is 0.784 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,181).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Yeshiva University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 305 degrees were awarded to men at Yeshiva University in Judaic Studies, which is 1.2 times more than the 255 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 255 degrees were awarded to women at Yeshiva University in Judaic Studies, which is 0.836 times less than the 305 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

80%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 80% of students graduating from Yeshiva University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Yeshiva University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.24% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,532 degrees awarded
Unknown
199 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Yeshiva University is white (1,532 degrees awarded). There were 7.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (199 degrees).

9.44% of degree recipients (199 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
817 degrees awarded
White Male
715 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Yeshiva University is white female (817 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (715 degrees).

Operations

Yeshiva University has an endowment valued at nearly $475M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $26.1M (5.5%), compared to the 3.43% average return ($10.5M on $307M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, Yeshiva University had a total salary expenditure of $250M. Yeshiva University employs 153 Instructors, 96 Professors, and 64 Associate professors. Most academics at Yeshiva University are Male Instructors (91), Male Professors(72), and Female Instructors (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Yeshiva University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 204 employees, Management, with 131 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 106 employees.

Endowment

$475M

2020 Endowment

5.84%

decline from 2019

Yeshiva University has an endowment valued at about $475M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Yeshiva University declined 5.84% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $168M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Yeshiva University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.61M - Federal
$0 - State
$9k - Local

As of 2020, Yeshiva University received $2.61M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $9k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$97.7M

2020 Salaries

4.48%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Yeshiva University paid a median of $97.7M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($250M) and a 4.48% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.12% growth from 2018 and a 4.7% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (42.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$40.4M

Instructional Salaries

356

Number of Employees

In 2020, Yeshiva University paid a total of $40.4M to 356 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $70.3M (29.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

153 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

204 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Yeshiva University were Instructor with 153 employees; Professor with 96 employees; and Professor with 64 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Yeshiva University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 204 employees; Management with 131 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 106 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Instructor
Male Professor
Female Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Yeshiva University was Male Instructor with 91 employees, Male Professor with 72 employees, and Female Instructor with 62 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Yeshiva University.