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72.2%Acceptance
$14,400Tuition
292Students
44%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$66,330Earnings
#10 in MarylandPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindData: 2023-24Jewish

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$14,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,400
Average Net Price
$5,548
Students Receiving Financial Aid
20.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,600
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,700
Books & Supplies
$250
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,250
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
20.7%

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 $5,259
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,750
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,823

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Cost Overview

Families at Ner Israel pay an average of $5,548 per year after aid, making it one of the most affordable private colleges in the country. Low-income families pay even less, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $5,259 annually. Middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000 get the best deal at $4,750 per year. Over four years, most students pay around $22,000 total.

The school keeps costs down through its focused mission as an Orthodox rabbinical seminary. Only 20.73% of students receive federal financial aid, reflecting the community-supported nature of this institution. Students earn a median of $50,913 five years after graduation and $66,330 after ten years. No students take federal loans, suggesting families either pay out of pocket or rely on community support. Young Orthodox men pursuing rabbinical ordination get strong value for intensive Talmudic training.

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