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Rabbinical Seminary Of America

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.

Campus Location

76-01 147th St
Flushing, NY 11367
USA
Main Tel: (718) 268-4700

The campus is in a large city.

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor351
Postbaccalaureate certificate261
First-professional degree151
Master21
Post-master's certificate 1
Doctorale 1

Students

Student enrollment was 516 in 2007-2008 (561 full-time equivalent).

About 100% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male.

Undergrads are 55% of enrolled students, graduate students are 39%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 6%.

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

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
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.

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:

Schools Similar to Rabbinical Seminary Of America

 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Mirrer Yeshiva Cent InstituteBrooklyn, NY307
2Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical CollegeLawrence, NY232
3Westminster Theological Seminary in CaliforniaEscondido, CA147
4Baptist Missionary Association Theological SeminaryJacksonville, TX128
5Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical SeminaryBrooklyn, NY354
6Dominican House of StudiesWashington, DC85
7Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon YisroelBrooklyn, NY186
8Concordia Theological SeminaryFort Wayne, IN390
9Nashotah HouseNashotah, WI98
10Episcopal Theological Seminary of the SouthwestAustin, TX97

Admissions (2008-2009)

 

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men98%
All98%

Housing and Meals

Rabbinical Seminary Of America provides on-campus housing for 208 of its 561 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

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


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Highlights

Compared to other schools:

Rabbinical Seminary Of America Highlights

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

Other important characteristics:

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

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (78 awarded)

  • Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
  • Theology/Theological Studies

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