Rochester, NY is home to Talmudical Institute. Rochester is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Talmudical Institute go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. 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.
Talmudical Institute maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 26 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Talmudical Institute are male.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Talmudical Institute has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Talmudical Institute offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Talmudical Institute Of Upstate New York
769 Park Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
General Phone: (716) 473-2810
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Talmudical Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 6 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Talmudical Institute had a total enrollment of 26 students (28 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 54% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
Talmudical Institute offers campus housing for 40 of its 28 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester, 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 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 100% |
| Men | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | 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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,000 |
| Room and board | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Talmudical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2550600)
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 Talmudical Institute 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 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Talmudical Institute.
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Talmudical Institute(What are QuickSchools?)
Religion And Philosophy
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.