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The United Talmudical Seminary is located in Brooklyn, New York. This yeshiva, or private Rabbinical college, was established in 1949. The United Talmudical Seminary's recent enrollments have been more than 500 male students every year.
The United Talmudical Seminary offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in religious studies. These courses mainly focus on the study of Halakha and Talmud, and prepare the students for careers in the religious vocations. In addition, the institute also offers first professional degrees to the students.
The students of United Talmudical Seminary are offered extensive financial aid. Apart from the Federal Pell grants, several private scholarships are also available for the eligible candidates.
United Talmudical Seminary can be found in Brooklyn, NY (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Jewish school. United Talmudical Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
United Talmudical Seminary has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at the school are in religion and philosophy.
United Talmudical Seminary is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2007, 1,500 students were enrolled in United Talmudical Seminary. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Student dorms or apartments are common at United Talmudical Seminary. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the institution is to provide higher education founded on classical Jewish learning. Its curriculum emphasizes the study of Talmud and Halacha in order to prepare students for a richer, more meaningful, more intelligent and fulfilling life. It provides the specialized education that provides the intellectual capital for students who wish to become rabbinic authorities, dayanim, Talmud educators, and communal functionaries. Its goal is to carry forward the chain of Talmudic knowledge and, by enhancing it, to provide the basis for a reflective life in contemporary society."
More complete details are provided below.
United Talmudical Seminary
45 C Williamsburg Street West
Brooklyn, NY 11211
General Phone: (718) 963-9770
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 141 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for United Talmudical Seminary in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 126 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 15 | 1 |
In 2007, United Talmudical Seminary had a total enrollment of 1,500 students (1,500 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
United Talmudical Seminary offers campus housing for 450 of its 1,500 (full-time) students.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,000 |
| Room and board | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 510 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,791 |
Financial Aid:
United Talmudical Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1118900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $53,372 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $30,767 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $31,505 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $35,246 | 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 United Talmudical Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation Open admission On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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