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Ohr Somayach, New York

Overview of Ohr Somayach

Ohr Somayach is located in a large suburb, in Monsey, New York. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Ohr Somayach top out at the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study religion and philosophy.

Ohr Somayach Selectivity

The admissions department at Ohr Somayach does not accept all those who apply.

Faculty

Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.

Student Body

Ohr Somayach offers classes to 76 students (63 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

Ohr Somayach has a large share of part-time students. The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission statement for OHR SOMAYACH is too lengthy to be included here. Please contact the school for information regarding our mission statement. ( This response was approved by the IPEDS staff )"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ohr Somayach

Ohr Somayach
142 Rte 306
Monsey, NY 10952
General Phone: (845) 425-1370
Admissions Phone: (845) 425-1370
Financial Aid Phone: (845) 425-1370

Ohr Somayach Programs and Degrees (2005)

Ohr Somayach awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy22Talmudic studies, ministry

Number of programs and degrees for Ohr Somayach in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree131
Doctor's degree91
First-professional degree01

Student Body

In 2005, Ohr Somayach had a total enrollment of 76 students (63 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men5%
Full-Time5%
Part-Time95%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate85%
Graduate15%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White71%
(Foreign Students)29%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California100%

Ohr Somayach Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time36 %
Part-Time30 %

Ohr Somayach Room and Board (2005)

Ohr Somayach offers campus housing for 100 of its 63 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Monsey, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

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

Ohr Somayach Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2020100%20100%
Men11100%1100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrecommended
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required

Admissions Phone Number: (845) 425-1370

Ohr Somayach Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,750
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,750
Room and board$ 6,750
Books and supplies$ 200
Other expenses$ 2,800

Financial Aid:
Ohr Somayach participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2320100)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (845) 425-1370

Ohr Somayach Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year8$61,9140*
All faculty totalcalendar year8$61,9140*

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

Ohr Somayach Degree Programs (2005)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Talmudic Studies

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Ohr Somayach Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ohr Somayach Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Ohr Somayach Male % of student body
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Ohr Somayach % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Ohr Somayach % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Ohr Somayach % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Ohr Somayach Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Ohr Somayach Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Ohr Somayach Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Ohr Somayach Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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