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Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary

The Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary, also known as MTVRS, is located in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 1917, the institute was originally an elementary school known as Yeshiva Torah Vodaas. It was given its current name in 1927, when a high school was erected on campus. This private, four-year institution offers scholastic and moral training to young Jewish men. MTVRS offers bachelor’s degree in Talmudic literature and philosophy, among others. The institute also offers certificate programs.

The Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary offers financial aid in the form of federal grants and direct loans to qualified and needy students.

Campus Location

425 E 9th St
Brooklyn, NY 11218
USA
Main Tel: (718) 941-8000

The campus is in a large city.

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary Highlights

Where Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Jewish religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor191
First-professional degree171
First-professional certificate101

Students

The student enrollment at Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary was 354 in 2007 (322 full-time equivalent).

About 100% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male.

Undergrads are 70% of enrolled students and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 30%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 82% are full-time and 18% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 7,550
Room$ 2,100
Board$ 2,400
Books and supplies$ 200
Other$ 3,200

Financial Aid: Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; working toward tenure  9
Without tenure; tenure not available  8

Housing and Meals

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary provides on-campus housing for 200 of its 322 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men92%
All92%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (46 awarded)

  • Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
  • Talmudic Studies
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies

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