Rabbinical Seminary M'kor Chaim is in Brooklyn, NY. Brooklyn is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Rabbinical Seminary M'kor Chaim issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include religion and philosophy.
Not all applicants to Rabbinical Seminary M'kor Chaim are accepted.
Approximately 53 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Rabbinical Seminary M'kor Chaim is essentially a male school.
The school offers a real campus feel. Rabbinical Seminary M'kor Chaim makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"RABBINICAL SEMINARY M'KOR CHAIM seeks to train students in the skills required for understanding, studying and mastering the Talmud and the considerable body of traditional Jewish thought. At the same time we are committed to the understanding that knowledge is a means to a larger end. We seek therefore to help students build a world outlook drawn from the ethical and moral concepts of Judaism. If scholarship is to have a significant value it must orient its students to a way of life that, by its own definition, is good and moral."
More complete details are provided below.
Rabbinical Seminary M'kor Chaim
1571 55th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
General Phone: (718) 851-0183
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Rabbinical Seminary M'kor Chaim in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 3 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rabbinical Seminary M'kor Chaim had a total enrollment of 53 students (50 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 53% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Rabbinical Seminary M'kor Chaim offers campus housing for 60 of its 50 (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 | 15 | 15 | 100% | 15 | 100% |
| Men | 15 | 15 | 100% | 15 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not 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 | $ 5,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,000 |
| Room and board | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Rabbinical Seminary M'kor Chaim participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 861700)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 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 Seminary M'kor Chaim 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 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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