Jewish Theological Seminary of America
- Private
Jewish Theological Seminary of America: international tuition 67,357 USD per year, one-year total cost 85,945 USD, acceptance rate 48.6%.
Getting in. The school admits 48.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 720–790, Math 720–790. The school requires the SAT or ACT. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 85,945 USD, before any scholarship. There are 3 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
International tuition is 67,357 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 85,945 USD.
What is the acceptance rate at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
The acceptance rate is 48.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Achievement AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
No information about international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Dean's AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
It only says 'all entering students' without naming international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
List College Fellows ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says all entering students are considered but never mentions international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- Teacher recommendationiTwo teacher evaluations from core academic subject teachers are needed.Required
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts with the secondary school report must be submitted by a high school counselor.Required
- InterviewiAn interview with admissions staff is optional but strongly encouraged.Optional
- Supplementary applicationRequired
- SATACTRequired
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Decision application deadline (Double Degree Program with Barnard) (ED)Applicationabout17days
- Early Action application deadline (Joint Program with Columbia) (EA)Application+80 days
- Winter Early Decision application deadline (Joint Program with Columbia) (ED2)Application+80 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (Double Degree with Barnard) (RD)Application+80 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (Joint Program with Columbia) (RD)Application+109 days
- Regular Decision notification date (Joint Program with Columbia) (RD)Decision+168 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
25 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data