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Baltimore Hebrew University

Overview of Baltimore Hebrew University

Baltimore Hebrew is found in Baltimore, MD. Baltimore is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Baltimore Hebrew.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Baltimore Hebrew Selectivity

Admission to Baltimore Hebrew is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Baltimore Hebrew has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 109 in 2007-2008 at the school. A large number of students at Baltimore Hebrew are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Baltimore Hebrew Universtiy is to preserve, generate, transmit and apply knowledge of Judaism, through the teaching of its culture and civilization in a universal, trans-denominational context."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Baltimore Hebrew

Baltimore Hebrew University
5800 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215-3932
General Phone: (410) 578-6900
http://www.bhu.edu

Baltimore Hebrew Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy18Jewish studies

Number of programs and degrees for Baltimore Hebrew in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree131
Postbaccalaureate certificate21
Bachelor's degree21
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship11
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years01
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Baltimore Hebrew Student Body

In 2007-2008, Baltimore Hebrew had a total enrollment of 109 students (74 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
(Foreign Students)100%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1816%
18-191%
20-212%
22-2416%
25-2911%
30-345%
35-395%
40-4916%
50-6420%
65+4%

Baltimore Hebrew Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Baltimore Hebrew Admissions and Selectivity

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

Baltimore Hebrew Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,350
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,350
Books and supplies$ 750

Financial Aid:
Baltimore Hebrew participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 206000)

Baltimore Hebrew Faculty

Baltimore Hebrew has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Associate professorcalendar year1*2*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*3$48,233
All faculty totalcalendar year4$58,9235$49,940

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Baltimore Hebrew Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies

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Baltimore Hebrew Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Baltimore Hebrew Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Baltimore Hebrew % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Baltimore Hebrew Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Baltimore Hebrew % students 40 years or older
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Baltimore Hebrew % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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