Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion

Location and Contact Information

1577 48th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
USA
Main Tel: (718) 438-2018

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion, a non-profit, private, 4-year institute, is located in Brooklyn, New York, and offers enrollment to more than 200 students every year. Students of Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion are offered bachelor’s degrees and first-professional programs of study. Courses are available in religious education, and theological and ministerial studies.

Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion provides career training and Jewish learning to prepare students for service careers as Yeshiva teachers, mechanchim, melamdim, and maggidei shiur in various formats. The academic programs concentrate on the study of devotional texts, Mussar, and Talmudic Aggadata. Students are provided financial aid through Federal and institutional grants. Career counseling opportunities are also available.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Jewish religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • 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.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 6,160
Room and board$ 4,500
Books and supplies$ 210
Other$ 2,000

Financial Aid

Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 85% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant85%$4,849
Institutional Grant  
Federal Grant85%$4,849
Pell Grant85%$4,470
Other Federal Grant8%$3,885
State or Local Grant  

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan  
Federal Loan  
Other Loan  

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Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal ChurchBlue Bell, PA
2Pacific Islands Bible CollegeMangilao, GU149
3Rabbinical Seminary of AmericaFlushing, NY531
4Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim LubavitzBrooklyn, NY637
5Payne Theological SeminaryWilberforce, OH82
6Beulah Heights UniversityAtlanta, GA825
7American Baptist CollegeNashville, TN106
8United Talmudical SeminaryBrooklyn, NY1,626
9Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical SeminaryOssining, NY85
10Luther Rice UniversityLithonia, GA941

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Bachelor592
First-professional degree41

Students

Student enrollment was 266 in 2009-2010 (231 full-time equivalent).

Students under 25 years old represent 92% of the student body.

Room and Board

Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion provides on-campus housing for 75 of its 231 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

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

Graduate School Focus

Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (63 awarded)

  • Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
  • Religious Education
  • Talmudic Studies