United Talmudical Seminary
Location and Contact Information
Brooklyn, NY 11211USA
Main Tel: (718) 963-9770
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The United Talmudical Seminary is a private, Rabbinical college, or yeshiva, located in Brooklyn, New York. The college offers bachelor's and mater's degrees in several subjects including religion, philosophy, theology and religious vocations. The college offers study of Talmud and Halacha to prepare students for a richer and fulfilling life. The college enrolls an impressive number of international students as well.
The College has an active campus life. There are several student groups and organizations operating in the campus. A religious group such as the Rabbinical group operates in the campus to organize various student programs. In addition to that, the college also organizes several religious programs in the campus in order to spread awareness in Talmudic Studies.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Jewish religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High male/female ratio.
- 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:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,000 |
| Room and board | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 510 |
| Other | $ 2,791 |
Financial Aid
United Talmudical Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 88% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 88% | $5,270 |
| Institutional Grant | 50% | $1,550 |
| Federal Grant | 83% | $4,629 |
| Pell Grant | 83% | $4,584 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $500 |
| 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 United Talmudical Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel | Monroe, NY | 1,161 |
| 2 | Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College | Lawrence, NY | 223 |
| 3 | Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel | Brooklyn, NY | 146 |
| 4 | Central Christian College of the Bible | Moberly, MO | 417 |
| 5 | Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 116 |
| 6 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Baltimore, MD | 624 |
| 7 | Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute | Brooklyn, NY | 289 |
| 8 | Zion Bible College | Haverhill, MA | 247 |
| 9 | Rabbinical Seminary of America | Flushing, NY | 531 |
| 10 | Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College | Mount Kisco, NY | 227 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 224 | 1 |
| Master | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 38 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,626 in 2009-2010 (1,377 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 93% of enrolled students and graduate students are 7%.
Students under 25 years old represent 89% of the student body.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
United Talmudical Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Talmudic Studies