Overview of List College

The Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies (List College) is the undergraduate school of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America situated in New York City. The institution has a large selection of 11 undergraduate degree programs for students to choose from. Students are supported by a robust 4 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via Columbia and Barnard’s over 500 student clubs and organizations.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 371 (157 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 47% Male/53% Female
• 100% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $52,660
• Books: $500
• Room and Board: $14,460
• Other Expenses: $4,500
• Total Cost: $72,120

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 54%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 51%
  • Loans: 28%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $26,471
  • Loans: $6,523

Academic Programs Offered

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 97%
• Transfer-out Rate: 16%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 66%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 79%

Overview of List College Admissions

With an acceptance rate of 52%, List College is a somewhat selective school. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• List College Acceptance Rate: 57%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 650/725
  • SAT Math: 640/690
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 28/32
  • ACT English: 29/33
  • ACT Math: 30/33
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for List College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If List College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of California, Santa Barbara, Stony Brook University, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Connecticut, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of California, Davis

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for List College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

University of Michigan, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York University, Boston University, Boston College, University of California, Los Angeles, Villanova University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than List College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Stanford University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, Tufts University, Duke University, Northeastern University

Applying to List College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website: http://www.jtsa.edu/list

Undergraduate Application Link(s): http://www.jtsa.edu/apply-to-list

Graduate Admissions Website: http://www.jtsa.edu/jewish-studies-graduate-program

Graduate Application Link(s): http://www.jtsa.edu/jewish-studies-graduate-program