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Hebrew Theological College
Hebrew Theological College admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Hebrew Theological College, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Hebrew Theological College sits in Skokie proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Jewish affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
12.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 90 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
The rest of this page puts figures to that sketch.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Hebrew Theological College received 25 applications and admitted 23 (92%), with 19 enrolling.
How Hebrew Theological College compares
| Hebrew Theological College | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 57.1% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,150 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $33,291 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
At $33,291, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,572). Look at Hebrew Theological College's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $15,150 regardless of where you're from. At Hebrew Theological College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 90 — Hebrew Theological College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
50% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a Hebrew Theological College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hebrew Theological College's acceptance rate?
92% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 23 admitted from 25 applicants.
How much does Hebrew Theological College cost?
At Hebrew Theological College, published tuition is $15,150 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Hebrew Theological College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Hebrew Theological College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $33,291 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — 42.4% admitted
- Illinois Wesleyan University — 39.3% admitted
- Illinois Institute of Technology — 54.9% admitted
- Judson University — 47.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.