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Rabbinical Seminary of America

Overview

At a Glance

School type

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

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

39:1

Religious affliation

Jewish

Mission Statement

Since 1933,the Rabbinical Seminary of America has been fulfilling its two-fold objective; to provide young people with an outstanding education of the highest caliber, and to equip them with the training and commitment to serve in leadership positions for communities throughout the New York area and beyond.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$10,000

Out of state

$10,000
Graduate

In state

$10,000

Out of state

$10,000

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
81%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 19.0% $5,433
State/local grants 0.0% $0
Institutional grants 80.0% $9,306
Loans 0.0% $0

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$6,400 per year

Books & Supplies

$300 per year

Personal Expenses

$3,000 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

  • Theology/Theological Studies
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Theology/Theological Studies
      • A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Rabbinical Studies
  • Theology/Theological Studies
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Theology/Theological Studies
      • A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life. See other colleges that offer this major
    • 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
98.95%
  • Apply 95
  • Accepted 94
  • Attend 88

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • 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

    Not applicable
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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

636

Undergraduate students

428

Graduate students

208

Full Time Students
72%
Part Time Students
28%

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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