Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary
Location and Contact Information
425 E 9th StBrooklyn, NY 11218
USA
Main Tel: (718) 941-8000
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- 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.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Josephs Seminary and College | Yonkers, NY | 115 |
| 2 | Christ the King Seminary | East Aurora, NY | 98 |
| 3 | Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America | New York, NY | 93 |
| 4 | Rabbinical College Telshe | Wickliffe, OH | 39 |
| 5 | Saint John's Seminary | Brighton, MA | 144 |
| 6 | University of Saint Mary of the Lake | Mundelein, IL | 213 |
| 7 | Concordia Theological Seminary | Fort Wayne, IN | 382 |
| 8 | Heritage Christian University | Florence, AL | 88 |
| 9 | Wesley Biblical Seminary | Jackson, MS | 127 |
| 10 | Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York | Rochester, NY | 25 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 23 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 17 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 4 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 8 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 265 in 2009-2010 (152 full-time equivalent).
About 100% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male.
Undergrads are 61% of enrolled students and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 39%.
Students under 25 years old represent 52% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 84% All 84%
Room and Board
Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary provides on-campus housing for 200 of its 152 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
- Talmudic Studies
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
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