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Students attend Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, Illinois, a small city. The school is proud of its Jewish status. Hebrew Theological College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Hebrew Theological College is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 580 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 418 students at Hebrew Theological College (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Hebrew Theological College
7135 N Carpenter Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
General Phone: (847) 982-2500
Hebrew Theological College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 36 | Jewish studies, rabinnical studies |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | teacher education and development |
| Office And Administration | 0 | data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Hebrew Theological College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 33 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Hebrew Theological College had a total enrollment of 418 students (413 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 9% |
| Women | 91% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 69% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 29% |
| Maryland | 16% |
| California | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 10% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| New York | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
Hebrew Theological College offers campus housing for 230 of its 413 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Skokie, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 312 | 301 | 96% | 293 | 97% |
| Men | 32 | 29 | 91% | 26 | 90% |
| Women | 280 | 272 | 97% | 267 | 98% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 640 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,160 |
| Room and board | $ 7,400 |
| Room charge | $ 2,610 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,575 |
Financial Aid:
Hebrew Theological College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 168500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $64,044 | 3 | $57,856 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $57,455 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $62,067 | 4 | $49,767 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hebrew Theological College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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