Students attend Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute in Brooklyn, NY, a large city. The school is proud of its Jewish status. Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 307 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute are male.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Mirrer Yeshiva is to educate its students to be Talmudic scholars who manifest critical and creative thinking, effective communication skills and the ability to make informed value judgements. The M.Y. stives to serve its students by offering a challenging course of studies, superior teaching, close teacher student interaction and a postscecondary Talmudic education of the highest calibre. At the same time, our institue has always placed great stress on the attainment of the highest level of personal piety, character and moral integrity. In carrying out its mission, Mirrer Yeshiva has always addressed the need to strengthen the Torah community at large by providing it with leaders, teachers, Rabbis, scholars and well educated laymen."
More complete details are provided below.
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute
1791-5 Ocean Pky
Brooklyn, NY 11223-2010
General Phone: (718) 645-0536
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 57 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 32 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute had a total enrollment of 307 students (293 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute offers campus housing for 100 of its 293 (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 | 50 | 49 | 98% | 49 | 100% |
| Men | 50 | 49 | 98% | 49 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| 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 | $ 4,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,700 |
| Room and board | $ 4,000 |
| Room charge | $ 2,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 479800)
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $48,016 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $21,996 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $34,401 | 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 Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
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