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The Rabbinical Seminary of America is a not-for-profit private university located in Flushing, New York. Rabbi Dovid Leibowitz, who was a disciple of Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel, established the institution in 1933. The institution offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctor’s degrees in Talmudic education. Other specialist degrees are also available.
The Rabbinical Seminary of America operates branches in California, Missouri, New York, Florida, Canada, Texas, New Jersey and Israel.
The Rabbinical Seminary of America offers financial assistance to students in the form of grants and loans. Apart from this, the institution also offers fellowships and scholarships to deserving students.
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Campus Location76-01 147th St
Flushing, NY 11367
USA
Main Tel: (718) 268-4700 The campus is in a large city. |
Rabbinical Seminary Of America HighlightsWhere Rabbinical Seminary Of America stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - 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
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 35 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 26 | 1 | | First-professional degree | 15 | 1 | | Master | 2 | 1 | | Post-master's certificate | | 1 | | Doctorale | | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Rabbinical Seminary Of America 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)| Item | Cost |
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| 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.
Housing and MealsRabbinical 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.
Rabbinical Seminary Of America Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 98% | | All | 98% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (78 awarded) - Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
- Theology/Theological Studies
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