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Rabbinical Seminary Of America is located in a large city, in New York, New York. The school is officially a Jewish school. Rabbinical Seminary Of America is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at Rabbinical Seminary Of America often study religion and philosophy.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Rabbinical Seminary Of America offers classes to 442 students (442 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Rabbinical Seminary Of America serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Rabbinical Seminary Of America does offer meal plans to students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Since 1933,the Rabbinical Seminary of America has been fulfilling its two-fold objective; to provide young people with an outstanding education of the highest caliber, and to equip them with the training and commitment to serve in leadership positions for communities throughout the New York area and beyond."
More complete details are provided below.
Rabbinical Seminary Of America
76-01 147th St
Flushing, NY 11367
General Phone: (718) 268-4700
Admissions Phone: (718) 268-4700
Financial Aid Phone: (718) 268-4700
Rabbinical Seminary Of America awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 71 | theology, rabinnical studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Rabbinical Seminary Of America in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 28 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 25 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 17 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Rabbinical Seminary Of America had a total enrollment of 442 students (442 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 56% |
| California | 21% |
| Florida | 8% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Rabbinical Seminary Of America offers campus housing for 208 of its 442 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70 | 60 | 86% | 52 | 87% |
| Men | 65 | 60 | 92% | 52 | 87% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (718) 268-4700
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,000 |
| Room and board | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rabbinical Seminary Of America participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 397800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (718) 268-4700
Rabbinical Seminary Of America 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 | 3 | $30,020 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $18,969 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $24,424 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rabbinical Seminary Of America Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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