Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia is found in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Jewish identity. Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 112 in 2007-2008 at the school. A very high share of students at Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia 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 lay the scholarly foundation for the transmission of the wisdom of the Jewish people through the rigorously analytical analysis of traditional Talmudic sources."
More complete details are provided below.
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia
6063 Drexel Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
General Phone: (215) 473-1212
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 22 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 22 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 112 students (115 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 |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 60% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 26% |
| New Jersey | 18% |
| Michigan | 9% |
| Maryland | 9% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia offers campus housing for 221 of its 115 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania 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 | 55 | 34 | 62% | 34 | 100% |
| Men | 55 | 34 | 62% | 34 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,300 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1252300)
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia 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 | 5 | $35,403 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $35,403 | 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 Yeshiva Of Philadelphia 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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
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