Yeshiva University Acceptance Rate
New York, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,713
- Admitted
- 1,092
- Yield
- 59.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Yeshiva University's acceptance rate has fallen from 81.8% in 2014–15 to 63.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,703 to 1,713 (+1%) over that period.
Its 63.7% rate makes Yeshiva University more selective than about 71% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 61%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (68.1% for women vs 59.9% for men, a 8.2-point gap). Yeshiva University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 59.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,703 | 1,393 | 81.8% | 809 |
| 2015–16 | 1,558 | 1,254 | 80.5% | 777 |
| 2016–17 | 1,673 | 849 | 50.7% | 541 |
| 2017–18 | 1,861 | 1,169 | 62.8% | 620 |
| 2018–19 | 1,508 | 909 | 60.3% | 538 |
| 2019–20 | 1,660 | 919 | 55.4% | 553 |
| 2020–21 | 1,442 | 972 | 67.4% | 558 |
| 2021–22 | 1,410 | 884 | 62.7% | 496 |
| 2022–23 | 1,615 | 1,021 | 63.2% | 636 |
| 2023–24 | 1,713 | 1,092 | 63.7% | 646 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 805 | 548 | 68.1% |
| Men | 908 | 544 | 59.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 660–740 | 22% |
| SAT Math | 660–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–33 | 19% |
How Yeshiva University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Yeshiva University's acceptance rate?
Yeshiva University's acceptance rate is 63.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,092 admitted of 1,713 applicants).
Is Yeshiva University test optional?
Yeshiva University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Yeshiva University?
Yeshiva University received 1,713 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,092.
What SAT score do you need for Yeshiva University?
Admitted students at Yeshiva University typically scored 660–740 on SAT Reading/Writing and 660–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Yeshiva University getting harder to get into?
Yeshiva University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.8% in 2014–15 to 63.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.yu.edu/.