by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Jewish Theological Seminary of America, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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The total published cost of attendance at Jewish Theological Seminary of America amounts to about $80,579.00 for a single academic year.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $67,357.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,222.00 |
| Total cost | $80,579.00 |
| That is 146% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $80,579.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$42,750.00 |
| Net price | $37,829.00 |
| That is 15% above the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees plus room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by around 3.8% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $39,270.00 | $39,270.00 | $83,648.00 |
| Senior year | $43,930.00 | $43,930.00 | $93,575.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $166,284.00 | $166,284.00 | $354,199.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $63,348.00 | $63,348.00 | $134,937.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,914.00 | $1,914.00 | $4,076.00 |
| Total amount paid | $229,632.00 | $229,632.00 | $489,136.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $39,270.00 | $39,270.00 | $83,648.00 |
| Senior year | $40,766.00 | $40,766.00 | $86,834.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $80,035.00 | $80,035.00 | $170,482.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $30,491.00 | $30,491.00 | $64,948.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $921.00 | $921.00 | $1,962.00 |
| Total amount paid | $110,526.00 | $110,526.00 | $235,430.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $43,195.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $29,744.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $18,385.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $26,934.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $36,829.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Jewish Theological Seminary of America Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at Jewish Theological Seminary of America works out to $14,976.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden bucket.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
The default-rate category at Jewish Theological Seminary of America is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 1.5% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Jewish Theological Seminary of America amount to $19,416,869.00 distributed across 585 disbursements.
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.