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Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim or “supporters of the pure ones” was founded in 1896 in Lubavitch by Rabbi Sholom Dovber Schneersohn. It is housed in the Lubavitch World Headquarters and has branches all over the world, one of which is in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Other branches are located in Australia, Israel, England, South Africa and Canada.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim is part of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement and is dedicated to teaching the Hasidic philosophy following the Chabad tradition. The Brooklyn branch offers bachelor's and master's level programs in Talmudic Studies. After graduating, a number of students continue working for the Chabad in the Chabad Houses or in education as schluchim.
Brooklyn, NY is home to Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz. Brooklyn is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in religion and philosophy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz has 664 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"CENTRAL YESHIVA TOMCHEI TMIMIM LUBAVITZ seeks to train students in the skills required for understanding, studying and mastering the Talmud and the considerable body of traditional Jewish thought. At the same time we are committed to the understanding that knowledge is a means to a larger end. We seek therefore to help students build a world outlook drawn from the ethical and moral concepts of Judaism. If scholarship is to have a significant value it must orient its students to a way of life that, by its own definition, is good and moral."
More complete details are provided below.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz
841-853 Ocean Pky
Brooklyn, NY 11230
General Phone: (718) 434-0784
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 132 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 105 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 27 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz had a total enrollment of 664 students (672 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 34% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz offers campus housing for 350 of its 672 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York 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 | 230 | 230 | 100% | 230 | 100% |
| Men | 230 | 230 | 100% | 230 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,250 |
| Room and board | $ 2,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 477600)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $30,515 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $30,515 | 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 Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Career counseling On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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