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$12,800Tuition
206Students
47%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,442Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearData: 2023-24Jewish

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$12,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,800
Average Net Price
$3,074
Students Receiving Financial Aid
87.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$3,400
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$2,600
Books & Supplies
$150
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,350
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
87.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $2,334
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,492
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,421
$75,001 – $110,000 $5,535

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Cost Overview

Most families at Kehilath Yakov pay around $3,074 per year after aid, making this Orthodox seminary remarkably affordable. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,334 annually. Even middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $5,421 per year. Over four years, total costs range from $9,336 to $21,684 for most students.

The seminary serves an entirely male, Orthodox Jewish student body of 206. Nearly 87% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial need in the community. Room and board costs just $3,400, reflecting the institution's commitment to affordability. Graduates earn a median of $36,442 ten years after enrollment, typical for those entering religious vocations. Students stay enrolled at a 98% rate, the highest retention among seminaries.

Families with the lowest incomes get the best financial deal, paying less than $2,500 annually for rabbinical training.

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