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Brooklyn, NY is home to Yeshiva Derech Chaim. Brooklyn 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.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Yeshiva Derech Chaim has 162 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are male.
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:
"Yeshiva Derech Chaim seeks to train students in the skills required for understanding, studying and mastering the Talmud and the considerable body of traditional Jewish thought. At the same time we are committed to the understanding that knowledge is a means to a larger end. We seek therefore to help students build a world outlook drawn from the ethical and moral concepts of Judaism. If scholarship is to have a significant value it must orient its students to a way of life that, by its own definition, is good and moral."
More complete details are provided below.
Yeshiva Derech Chaim
1573 39th St
Brooklyn, NY 11218-4413
General Phone: (718) 438-5476
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 18 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Yeshiva Derech Chaim in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 12 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Yeshiva Derech Chaim had a total enrollment of 162 students (162 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Yeshiva Derech Chaim offers campus housing for 66 of its 162 (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 | 37 | 37 | 100% | 37 | 100% |
| Men | 37 | 37 | 100% | 37 | 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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,000 |
| Room and board | $ 3,500 |
| 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $51,215 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $51,215 | 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% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Remedial classes for students On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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