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100.0%Acceptance
$8,450Tuition
81Students
25%Grad Rate (6-yr)
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,450
Average Net Price
$6,594
Students Receiving Financial Aid
62.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$3,000
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$16,700
Books & Supplies
$300
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,750
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
62.5%

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 $5,592
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,106
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,921
$75,001 – $110,000 $6,410

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $6,600 annually after financial aid, making this one of the most affordable Orthodox rabbinical programs in the country. Net costs range from $5,600 for the lowest-income families to just under $8,000 for middle-income students. A four-year rabbinical education here totals roughly $26,400.

The seminary keeps costs low through minimal overhead and a focus on traditional study methods rather than expensive facilities. Room and board costs only $3,000 per year, reflecting the communal lifestyle central to yeshiva education. About 63% of students receive financial aid, with institutional grants averaging over $11,000 for those who qualify. No students take federal loans, typical for Orthodox institutions where community support often fills funding gaps.

Students from lower-income families get the strongest financial advantage, paying roughly half what they would at comparable religious institutions nationwide.

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