United Talmudical Seminary can be found in New York, New York (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.
In 2005, 1,330 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at United Talmudical Seminary are male.
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
United Talmudical Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 155 | Talmudic studies, rabinnical studies |
Number of programs and degrees for United Talmudical Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 117 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 20 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 18 | 1 |
In 2005, United Talmudical Seminary had a total enrollment of 1,330 students (1,330 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 84% |
| Foreign countries | 16% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
United Talmudical Seminary offers campus housing for 200 of its 1,330 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 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)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
Talmudic Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets United Talmudical Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation
Open admission
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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