Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel is a private, non-profit Jewish institute located in Monroe, New York. About 1,000 students enroll in Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel every year.
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel offers bachelor's degrees in Talmudic studies. The academic programs concentrate on the study of Talmud, Halacha, and Hashkofa. Students can also pursue courses in classical Jewish studies. Special evening and weekend classes are also offered.
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel offers a host of student support services. These include housing facilities, academic and career counseling opportunities, and an on-campus library. Students are also offered financial assistance through Federal Pell grants and institutional aid programs.
The campus of Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel is in Monroe, NY, which is a large city. Its Jewish nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Its open admissions system makes Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007-2008, Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel had 989 students enrolled (1,156 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the institution is to provide higher education foudfed on classical jewish learning. Its curriculum emphasizes the study of Tlamud,Halacha and Hashkofa in order to prepare students for a richer more meaningful more intelligent and fulfilling life."
More complete details are provided below.
Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel
9 Nickelsburg Rd Unit 312
Monroe, NY 10950
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 161 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 161 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel had a total enrollment of 989 students (1,156 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel offers campus housing for 400 of its 1,156 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Monroe, 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 18 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,000 |
| Room and board | $ 3,000 |
| Room charge | $ 1,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,850 |
Financial Aid:
Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3802300)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $55,000 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 35 | $41,568 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 34 | $29,870 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $39,725 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 78 | $37,235 | 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 Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel 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 (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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