Telshe Yeshiva Chicago is in a large city, in Chicago, IL. The school has a Jewish religious affiliation. Telshe Yeshiva Chicago is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Telshe Yeshiva Chicago include religion and philosophy.
The school does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Telshe Yeshiva Chicago does well in comparison to most schools.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 77 students (71 full-time equivalent). The student body at Telshe Yeshiva Chicago is overwhelmingly male.
The school makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Telshe Yeshiva -Chicago seek 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.
Telshe Yeshiva Chicago
3535 West Foster
Chicago, IL 60625
General Phone: (773) 463-7738
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Telshe Yeshiva Chicago in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Telshe Yeshiva Chicago had a total enrollment of 77 students (71 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Telshe Yeshiva Chicago offers campus housing for 126 of its 71 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois 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 | 17 | 17 | 100% | 17 | 100% |
| Men | 17 | 17 | 100% | 17 | 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 | 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 | $ 11,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Telshe Yeshiva Chicago participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2073200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 0 |
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 | academic year | 5 | $43,550 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $43,550 | 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 Telshe Yeshiva Chicago 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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation
Career counseling
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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