Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002740
- Phone: (315) 786-2200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
59.48%FINANCIAL AID RATE
66%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
6:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$23,907Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
1220 Coffeen St, Watertown, NY
Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a Jewish institution located in New York that offers education opportunities for religion-focused students, providing training and education for interested individuals seeking to become rabbis. This school had an enrollment of 500 students in 2010-2011. Jewish Theological Seminary of America has several programs to select from. Some of the more popular programs offered for individuals are:
- Rabbinical Studies
- Religious Education
- Religious, Sacred Music
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1880 - 2190 for the SAT exam and between 29 - 33 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America also provides career counseling for students that may require additional help.
This school's tuition is approximately $18,000 each year for undergraduate students and approximately $27,000 for graduate level programs, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get an individualized estimate of costs. Living quarters are available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $11,000. This school may offer financial assistance for students who qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has accredited the education provided by Jewish Theological Seminary of America for over fifty-nine consecutive years. For information and consumer disclosures, please visit school's website.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Jewish Theological Seminary of America accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Jewish Theological Seminary of America is about 340. The student body is made up of 44% undergraduate students and 9% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $62,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 66% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 66% | $20,947 |
Receiving Student Loans | 24% | $7,500 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Jewish Theological Seminary of America may offer services to students including:- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) & Supervisory CPE Program
- * Accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission (since 2010)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Jewish Theological Seminary of America by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Jewish and Judaic Studies (B, D, M)
Theology and Religious Vocations
Other Seminary and Bible Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
- Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America in Brooklyn, NY (7 miles away)
- Rabbinical Seminary of America in Long Beach, NY (10 miles away)
- Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary in Dobbs Ferry, NY (12 miles away)
- Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion in Brooklyn, NY (13 miles away)
- Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka in Buffalo, NY (13 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002740
- Phone: (315) 786-2200
- School Homepage