Rabbinical Seminary Of America
Location and Contact Information
76-01 147th StFlushing, NY 11367
USA
Main Tel: (718) 268-4700
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Rabbinical Seminary of America, also known as Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yisrael Meir HaKohen, was founded by Rabbi Dovid Leibowitz in 1933. It was named in honor of his great uncle, Rabbi Yisroel Meir Kagan. This Orthodox, Lithuanian-style, Talmudic yeshiva is located in Flushing, in the Queens borough of New York. It also operates a number of branches in New Jersey, New York, and Nevada.
Rabbinical Seminary of America awards bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees. Several post-baccalaureate and post-master's certificates, as well as first professional degree courses are also available. These academic programs concentrate on the study of Mussar, Judaism, ethical and Biblical texts, Halakha, and Talmudic sugya methodology.
The student body of Rabbinical Seminary of America is comprised of more than 400 representatives from various states and foreign countries. They are trained to become synagogue rabbis, community leaders, religious instructors, officials, and coordinators. The seminary provides financial assistance to students through Federal grants, and institutional loans.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Jewish religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High male/female ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of 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:
- 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)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,000 |
| Room and board | $ 5,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 300 |
| Other | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid
Rabbinical Seminary Of America participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 24% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 24% | $6,673 |
| Institutional Grant | 24% | $5,763 |
| Federal Grant | 7% | $3,337 |
| Pell Grant | 7% | $3,037 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $600 |
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Rabbinical Seminary Of America:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | Richmond, VA | 120 |
| 2 | Chicago Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 210 |
| 3 | The General Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 145 |
| 4 | Hood Theological Seminary | Salisbury, NC | 248 |
| 5 | Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | 362 |
| 6 | Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Elkhart, IN | 146 |
| 7 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin, TX | 168 |
| 8 | Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion | New York, NY | 182 |
| 9 | Church Divinity School of the Pacific | Berkeley, CA | 115 |
| 10 | Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC | 91 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 44 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 39 | 1 |
| Master | 32 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | |
| Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice) | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 531 in 2009-2010 (563 full-time equivalent).
About 100% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male.
Students under 25 years old represent 52% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 98% All 98%
Room and Board
Rabbinical Seminary Of America provides on-campus housing for 208 of its 563 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Rabbinical Seminary Of America offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
- Theology/Theological Studies