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Yeshiva Derech Chaim, New York

Overview of Yeshiva Derech Chaim

New York, New York is home to Yeshiva Derech Chaim. New York is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Yeshiva Derech Chaim go up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in religion and philosophy.

Yeshiva Derech Chaim Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.

Faculty

Yeshiva Derech Chaim maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

The school has 184 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Yeshiva Derech Chaim are male.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school. Yeshiva Derech Chaim offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission statement for Yeshiva Derech Chaim is too lengthy to be included here. Please contact the school for information regarding our mission statement. ( This response was approved by the IPEDS staff )"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Yeshiva Derech Chaim

Yeshiva Derech Chaim
1573 39th St
Brooklyn, NY 11218-4413
General Phone: (718) 438-5476
Admissions Phone: (718) 438-3070
Financial Aid Phone: (718) 438-5476

Yeshiva Derech Chaim Programs and Degrees (2005)

Yeshiva Derech Chaim awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy22Talmudic studies

Number of programs and degrees for Yeshiva Derech Chaim in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree131
Doctor's degree91

Student Body

In 2005, Yeshiva Derech Chaim had a total enrollment of 184 students (171 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men100%
Full-Time100%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate69%
Graduate31%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White91%
(Foreign Students)9%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Jersey32%
New York26%
Foreign countries11%
Florida11%
Illinois5%
Massachusetts5%
Maryland5%
Ohio5%

Yeshiva Derech Chaim Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %

Yeshiva Derech Chaim Room and Board (2005)

Yeshiva Derech Chaim offers campus housing for 79 of its 171 (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 21 meals per week.

Yeshiva Derech Chaim Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1919100%19100%
Men1919100%19100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrecommended
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required

Admissions Phone Number: (718) 438-3070

Yeshiva Derech Chaim Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year12$39,9990*
All faculty totalacademic year12$39,9990*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Yeshiva Derech Chaim Degree Programs (2005)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Talmudic Studies

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Yeshiva Derech Chaim Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Yeshiva Derech Chaim Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Yeshiva Derech Chaim Male % of student body
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Yeshiva Derech Chaim % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Yeshiva Derech Chaim % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Yeshiva Derech Chaim % of students from other states
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Yeshiva Derech Chaim Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Yeshiva Derech Chaim Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Yeshiva Derech Chaim Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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