The faculty at JTS consists of several top names in Jewish studies, all extremely dedicated to their field. The college features a 7 to 1 student to faculty ratio, one of the highest in the Mid East area.

JTS also has one of the highest first year retention rates in the country, with about 98%% staying at the school after their freshman year. 84% of students will graduate within four years, 87% within six.

A majority of students that attend the seminary are from New York, Pennsylvania, and California. Students also have the opportunity to study abroad, visiting countries including Israel, Egypt, Australia, Denmark, and more.

Academic Profile for 2025

Four Year Graduation Rate
84%

Six Year Graduation Rate
87%

Eight Year Graduation Rate
87%

Student to Faculty Ratio
7 to 1

First Year Retention Rate
98%


Distribution of Students per State

for the first-year class of
40
students in 2022

(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

None
1 To 5
6 To 15
16 To 25
26 To 50
51 and Above

Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information


Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

Students Total
149

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2022 school year

No records found

Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Special learning
Study abroad


Accreditation

Institutional

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Agency Period of Accreditation Status
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
01/01/1954 - Current
Accredited
Specialized

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Agency / Program Period of Accreditation Status
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission
[(SCPE) - Clinical pastoral education (CPE) centers offering CPE and supervisory CPE programs]
11/04/2010 - Current
Accredited

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