The main campus of Hebrew Union College is in New York, NY (a large city). The school is a Jewish institution. Hebrew Union College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Hebrew Union College students most commonly major in a field related to religion and philosophy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Hebrew Union College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 160 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Hebrew Union College.
More complete details are provided below.
Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Of Religion New York
One W 4th St
New York, NY 10012-1186
General Phone: (212) 674-5300
http://www.huc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 56 | religious music, rabinnical studies, religious education, pastoral counseling, Jewish studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Hebrew Union College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 26 | 3 |
| First-professional degree | 17 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 7 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Hebrew Union College had a total enrollment of 160 students (93 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 58% |
| First Professional | 42% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 44% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Hebrew Union College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 405400)
Hebrew Union College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 1 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 7 |
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 | calendar year | 8 | $124,369 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $67,224 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $124,369 | 8 | $76,596 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hebrew Union College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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