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Hebrew College, Massachusetts

Overview of Hebrew College

Hebrew College is located in Newton, Massachusetts (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Hebrew College is the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Hebrew College is known for its programs in education and teaching.

Hebrew College Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission.

Faculty

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

Student Body

Hebrew College had 126 enrolled students in 2005.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hebrew College

Hebrew College
160 Herrick Road
Newton Centre, MA 02459
General Phone: (617) 559-8600
Admissions Phone: (617) 559-8619
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 559-8642
http://www.hebrewcollege.edu

Hebrew College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Hebrew College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching21teacher education and development, educational admin and supervision, special ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching
Religion And Philosophy7Jewish studies, religious music, rabinnical studies

Number of programs and degrees for Hebrew College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree142
Bachelor's degree52
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years42
Postbaccalaureate certificate31
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years21
First-professional degree01

Student Body

In 2005, Hebrew College had a total enrollment of 126 students (89 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men50%
Women50%
Full-Time100%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate5%
Graduate73%
First Professional22%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White93%
Black2%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)4%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Vermont100%

Hebrew College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %
Part-Time100 %

Hebrew College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Hebrew College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3267%2100%
Men2150%1100%
Women11100%1100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (617) 559-8619

Hebrew College Faculty

Hebrew College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year4$53,5000*
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year6$55,1672*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professoracademic year1*0*
Lectureracademic year0*2*
All faculty totalacademic year1*2*

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

Hebrew College Degree Programs (2005)

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
Religious/Sacred Music

Hebrew College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hebrew College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Hebrew College % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Hebrew College % of degrees in education and teaching
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Hebrew College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Hebrew College Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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