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Students attend Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore, Maryland, a large city. The school is proud of its Jewish status. Ner Israel Rabbinical College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 617 students at the school (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Ner Israel Rabbinical College are male.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Ner Israel Rabbinical College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Ner Israel Rabbinical College was founded in 1933 by the revered Talmudic giant Rabbi Jacob I. Ruderman of blessed memory for the express purpose of transplanting the great citadels of European Talmudic scholarship in the American soil. Over the past six and a half decades Ner Israel has become one of the foremost sources of Jewish leadership. Our graduates serve with distinction as Rabbis, educators, outreach professionals, in leadership positions of national and international Jewish Service organizations, as well as in lay leadership positions in Jewish communities throughout the world. Ner Israel is housed on the beautiful 90 acre Beren campus in suburban Baltimore. Our campus facilities are being taxed to capacity. Our student body has grown to over 800 Students. The High school has over 250 students. Our College level program has grown to over 375 students and our Kollel Graduate School has more than 180 fellows. Ner Israel is authorized by the State of Maryland to grant a Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor of Talmudic Law. We have articulation agreements with Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Towson University, and University of Baltimore. Our students are routinely accepted in Graduate and Professional Schools throughout the country."
More complete details are provided below.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
400 Mount Wilson Ln
Baltimore, MD 21208
General Phone: 41048472000
Ner Israel Rabbinical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 89 | theology, religious education, rabinnical studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Ner Israel Rabbinical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 41 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 20 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 14 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 11 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Ner Israel Rabbinical College had a total enrollment of 617 students (608 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 63% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 73% |
| New York | 12% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| California | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Ner Israel Rabbinical College offers campus housing for 350 of its 608 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 57 | 73% | 57 | 100% |
| Men | 78 | 57 | 73% | 57 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,000 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Ner Israel Rabbinical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 208700)
Ner Israel Rabbinical College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 16 | $64,506 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $64,506 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ner Israel Rabbinical College 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% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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