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Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Religious affliation

Jewish

Mission Statement

The Guiding Principle of Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem is to provide educational facilities to serve the needs of the community in educating and developing leaders, helping young people attain a high level of scholarship and who adhere to personal standards. Most of our graduates are people who are aware of the problems of the community and are involved.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$12,500

Out of state

$12,500
Graduate

In state

$12,500

Out of state

$12,500

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
44%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 44.0% $8,781
State/local grants 0.0% $0
Institutional grants 44.0% $8,266
Loans 0.0% $0

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$4,000 per year

Books & Supplies

$200 per year

Personal Expenses

$800 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Talmudic Studies
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Undergraduate Majors X

  • PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
    • Talmudic Studies
      • A program focused on intense study of the Talmud that fosters values, critical thinking, and scholarship skills; prepares students for entry into a broad spectrum of graduate and professional schools; and prepares students for entry into a variety of careers including the Rabbinate. Includes instruction in Jewish law, Jewish jurisprudence, ethics, philosophy, and related disciplines. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Talmudic Studies
  • Rabbinical Studies
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
    • Talmudic Studies
      • A program focused on intense study of the Talmud that fosters values, critical thinking, and scholarship skills; prepares students for entry into a broad spectrum of graduate and professional schools; and prepares students for entry into a variety of careers including the Rabbinate. Includes instruction in Jewish law, Jewish jurisprudence, ethics, philosophy, and related disciplines. See other colleges that offer this major
  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Rabbinical Studies
      • A program that prepares individuals for ordination as Rabbis. Includes instruction in Talmud, Halacha, Liturgy and Rituals, Rabbinical Thought, Jewish Ethics, Jewish Education, Pastoral Counseling and Homiletics. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
61.9%
  • Apply 21
  • Accepted 13
  • Attend 13

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not applicable
  • High school GPA

    Not applicable
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
0%
Male Students
100%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian100.0%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

84

Undergraduate students

62

Graduate students

22

Full Time Students
99%
Part Time Students
1%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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