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Touro College is a Jewish-sponsored independent institution of higher and professional education in New York City, United States. It was chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York in June 1970. The College was opened with a class of 35 Liberal Arts and Sciences students in 1971 by Dr. Bernard Lander, the founding president. It was primarily established to enrich the Jewish heritage. Touro College is named after Judah Touro and Isaac Touro, Jewish community leaders of colonial America, who represent the ideals upon which the College bases its mission.
Touro College enrolls more than 21,000 students in its various schools and divisions. The college has demonstrated significant growth since its inception. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study.
Touro College is found in New York, NY. New York is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Touro College.
The school is known for its programs in medicine and education and teaching.
Admission to Touro College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Touro College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 17,129 in 2007-2008 at the school. Touro College has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at Touro College attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Touro College
27-33 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10010
General Phone: (212) 463-0400
http://www.touro.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 1,906 | special ed, elementary/middle school admin, multilingual education, ESL instruction, higher education administration, education courses, education |
| Liberal Arts | 889 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, area and Cultural studies, history, political science, English literature, humanities, economics, ... |
| Business and Management | 487 | business management, accounting, finance, banking |
| Therapy and Counseling | 403 | psychology, mental health counseling, physical therapy, school psychology, physical therapist assistant, psychology courses |
| Family and Social Work | 340 | community organization, social work |
| Medicine | 334 | osteopathic medicine, health professions, public health courses |
| Medical Support and Technology | 312 | physician assistant, audiology and speech pathology |
| Law | 212 | law, legal professions |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 69 | occupational therapy, occupational therapist assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 65 | computer and info science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 64 | registered nursing |
| Media | 45 | digital communications |
| Science | 43 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical records admin |
Number of programs and degrees for Touro College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 2,341 | 23 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,526 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 795 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 435 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 90 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Touro College had a total enrollment of 17,129 students (13,393 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 48% |
| Graduate | 52% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Touro College offers campus housing for 120 of its 13,393 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,899 | 2,793 | 57% | 2,086 | 75% |
| Men | 1,667 | 922 | 55% | 672 | 73% |
| Women | 3,232 | 1,871 | 58% | 1,414 | 76% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| 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) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,200 |
| Room and board | $ 6,250 |
| Room charge | $ 6,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,820 |
Financial Aid:
Touro College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1014200)
Touro College 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 | 3 | $116,965 | 3 | $130,232 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $69,287 | 12 | $86,180 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $97,805 | 31 | $81,452 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $69,840 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $91,624 | 50 | $84,584 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $113,642 | 13 | $130,455 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 54 | $76,143 | 51 | $74,307 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 73 | $60,267 | 71 | $63,436 |
| Instructor | academic year | 53 | $52,223 | 48 | $38,288 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 23 | $38,744 | 29 | $40,472 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 242 | $68,604 | 212 | $61,326 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Social Work
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
Public Health, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Touro College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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