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Ner Israel Rabbinical College

Ner Israel Rabbinical College

Ner Israel Rabbinical College, also referred to as NIRC or Yeshivas Ner Yisroel, was established in 1933. Founded by Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman, the institute was named in honor of Rabbi Yisrael Lipkin Salanter, founder of the mussar movement. This Lithuanian-style Haredi Talmudic college in Baltimore, Maryland offers enrollment to only male students.

Ner Israel Rabbinical College's programs focus on rabbinic literature and Talmud texts. These courses lead to a Bachelor of Talmudic Law, Master of Talmudic Law, or Doctorate in Talmudic Law degree. The college also has a Machon program through which students are trained to become religious Jewish educators.

The student body of NIRC has representatives from foreign countries like Israel, Australia, Belgium, South Africa, England, and Russia. Among the notable alumni of the college are Rabbi Yochanan Zweig, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Bais Moshe Chaim; Rabbi Dr. Chaim Milikovsky, Dean, Talmudic studies, Bar-Ilan University; Rabbi Pesach Lerner, President, National Council of Young Israel; and Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, Chief Rabbi of Moscow.

Overview of Ner Israel Rabbinical College

Students attend Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore, MD, a large suburb. 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.

Areas of Study

Ner Israel Rabbinical College is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Ner Israel Rabbinical College Selectivity

The school is selective and does not offer open admission.

Faculty

Ner Israel Rabbinical College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 574 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Ner Israel Rabbinical College are male.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Ner Israel Rabbinical College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.

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.

Contacting Ner Israel Rabbinical College

Ner Israel Rabbinical College
400 Mount Wilson Ln
Baltimore, MD 21208
General Phone: (410) 484-7200

Ner Israel Rabbinical College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy70theology, rabinnical studies

Number of programs and degrees for Ner Israel Rabbinical College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree481
Master's degree121
First-professional degree91
Doctor's degree11

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Ner Israel Rabbinical College had a total enrollment of 574 students (602 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men100%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate64%
Graduate33%
First Professional3%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White100%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1914%
20-2141%
22-2421%
25-2912%
30-344%
35-393%
40-491%
50-640%

Ner Israel Rabbinical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time91 %

Ner Israel Rabbinical College Room and Board (2007)

Ner Israel Rabbinical College offers campus housing for 450 of its 602 (full-time) students.

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

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Ner Israel Rabbinical College Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total714259%3993%
Men714259%3993%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Ner Israel Rabbinical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 8,500
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,500
Room and board$ 8,000
Room charge$ 4,000
Board (meal plan) charge$ 4,000
Books and supplies$ 500
Other expenses$ 1,100

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 Faculty

Ner Israel Rabbinical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year18$56,4310*
All faculty totalcalendar year18$56,4310*

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

Ner Israel Rabbinical College Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
Theology/Theological Studies

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Ner Israel Rabbinical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ner Israel Rabbinical College Apart:

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Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Ner Israel Rabbinical College Male % of student body
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Ner Israel Rabbinical College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Ner Israel Rabbinical College % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Ner Israel Rabbinical College % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Ner Israel Rabbinical College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Ner Israel Rabbinical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Ner Israel Rabbinical College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Jewish affiliation
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment 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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