Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia
Location and Contact Information
6063 Drexel RdPhiladelphia, PA 19131
USA
Main Tel: (215) 473-1212
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia is in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The institute was founded in 1953 as one of the only Haredi Litvish Yeshivas in the U.S.A. The Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia is a private, non-profit institute offering bachelor’s degrees and programs in Talmudic studies. The institute also provides scholarly foundation scholarships through analytical analysis of the traditional Talmudic sources.
The Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia offers financial aid in the form of institutional and federal grants, and scholarships. The institution also provides on-campus housing, as freshman students are required to live on campus.
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.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- 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.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,600 |
| Room and board | $ 6,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 62% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 62% | $7,804 |
| Institutional Grant | 62% | $5,328 |
| Federal Grant | 24% | $6,500 |
| Pell Grant | 24% | $3,875 |
| Other Federal Grant | 24% | $2,625 |
| 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 Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary | Ossining, NY | 85 |
| 2 | Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College | Mount Kisco, NY | 227 |
| 3 | Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago | Chicago, IL | 89 |
| 4 | Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College | Lawrence, NY | 223 |
| 5 | Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute | Brooklyn, NY | 289 |
| 6 | Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel | Brooklyn, NY | 146 |
| 7 | Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary | Brooklyn, NY | 265 |
| 8 | Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah | Kew Gardens, NY | 128 |
| 9 | Central Christian College of the Bible | Moberly, MO | 417 |
| 10 | Rabbinical Seminary of America | Flushing, NY | 531 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 19 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 116 in 2009-2010 (113 full-time equivalent).
About 100% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 100% of the student body.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 79% All 79%
Room and Board
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia provides on-campus housing for 221 of its 113 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Talmudic Studies