The main campus of Bais Medrash Toras Chesed is in Lakewood, NJ (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Bais Medrash Toras Chesed offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 44% of people who applied to Bais Medrash Toras Chesed were accepted.
In 2007-2008, the school had 92 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at Bais Medrash Toras Chesed.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Bais Medrash Toras Chesed makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Bais Medrash Toras Chesed is to promote and encourage the study of ethical works and teachings; to stimulate and foster the education and development of young people; to establish programs to further these principles and ideals; to organize and conduct philosophical discussions among members of this corporation and with other individuals and groups; to increase, foster and advance the understanding of historical principles, ideals and traditions and to create and establish programs to further such principles, ideals and traditions; to endeavor to inculcate and maintain high moral and ethical standards in men and women; to engage in charitable activities and service to benefit the community; to aid, assist and support charitable organizations in furtherance of ethical principles and ideals; to act in concert with other organizations, agencies and institutions to accomplish the purposes of the corporation; to receive, establish and maintain a fund or funds or real or personal property, or both, and subject to lawful restrictions and limitations, to use and apply the whole or any part of the income therefrom and principal thereof exclusively for educational purposes and generally to further and advance historical ethical principles, ideals and traditions. With these objectives in mind, Bais Medrash Toras Chesed will prepare its students to enter graduate and professional programs, as well as to pursue continued further studies in their personal lives."
More complete details are provided below.
Bais Medrash Toras Chesed
901 Monmouth Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Bais Medrash Toras Chesed in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Bais Medrash Toras Chesed had a total enrollment of 92 students (105 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 60% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Bais Medrash Toras Chesed offers campus housing for 117 of its 105 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakewood, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 32 | 44% | 26 | 81% |
| Men | 72 | 32 | 44% | 26 | 81% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,200 |
| Room and board | $ 4,500 |
| Room charge | $ 2,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 400 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Bais Medrash Toras Chesed participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 4081300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $14,233 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $19,140 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bais Medrash Toras Chesed Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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