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Brooklyn, NY is home to Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel. Brooklyn is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Jewish school. Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in religion and philosophy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 186 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel 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:
"TO PRODUCE STUDENTS WHO HAVE A FIRM COMMITMENT TO THEIR HERITAGE, A STRONG CONNECTION TO TALMUDIC SCHOLARSHIP AND A DEDICATION TO THE BETTERMENT OF THEIR FELLOW HUMAN BEING AND THEIR COMMUNITY."
More complete details are provided below.
Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel
215-217 Hewes St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 34 | theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 34 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel had a total enrollment of 186 students (187 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel offers campus housing for 40 of its 187 (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 | 54 | 50 | 93% | 50 | 100% |
| Men | 54 | 50 | 93% | 50 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| 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 | $ 6,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,600 |
| Room and board | $ 1,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3129200)
Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel 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 | 15 | $10,167 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $10,167 | 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 Rabbinical College Of Ohr Shimon Yisroel 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% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation Career counseling On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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