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.
Students commonly pursue studies in religion and philosophy.
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.
Yeshiva Derech Chaim maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 184 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Yeshiva Derech Chaim are male.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 22 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Yeshiva Derech Chaim in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 13 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 9 | 1 |
In 2005, Yeshiva Derech Chaim had a total enrollment of 184 students (171 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 32% |
| New York | 26% |
| Foreign countries | 11% |
| Florida | 11% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Ohio | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19 | 19 | 100% | 19 | 100% |
| Men | 19 | 19 | 100% | 19 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not 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
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,000 |
| Room and board | $ 2,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Yeshiva Derech Chaim participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2265100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (718) 438-5476
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $39,999 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $39,999 | 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 Yeshiva Derech Chaim Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
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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