The campus of Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah is in New York, New York, which is a large city. Its Jewish nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
In 2005, Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah had 116 students enrolled (116 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Full-time students are the norm at Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah. The school has a residential or campus feel. Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah 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:
"A PROGRAM THAT PREPARES INDIVIDUALS FOR ADVANCED TALMUDIC SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH AND THE POSSIBILITY FOR ENTRY INTO A PROGRAM LEADING TO ORDINATION."
More complete details are provided below.
Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah
117-06 84 Ave
Kew Gardens, NY 11418
Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | Talmudic studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 16 | 1 |
In 2005, Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah had a total enrollment of 116 students (116 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 39% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 83% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah offers campus housing for 176 of its 116 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 43 | 27 | 63% | 27 | 100% |
| Men | 43 | 27 | 63% | 27 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,550 |
| Room and board | $ 1,750 |
| Room charge | $ 750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 100 |
| Other expenses | $ 350 |
Financial Aid:
Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2152000)
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 | 6 | $47,851 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $47,851 | 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 Shaar Hatorah 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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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