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61.5%Acceptance
$16,900Tuition
157Students
20%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$48,361Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$16,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,900
Average Net Price
$12,258
Students Receiving Financial Aid
54.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,100
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$16,700
Books & Supplies
$300
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,300
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
54.6%

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 $11,309
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,752
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,606
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,250
$110,001+ $18,300

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Cost Overview

Families typically pay $12,258 annually after financial aid, making this one of the more affordable rabbinical seminaries. The net price ranges from $11,309 for families earning under $30,000 to $18,300 for those making over $110,000. Over four years, total costs run between $45,000 and $73,000 depending on family income.

The seminary keeps tuition flat at $16,900 regardless of residency since religious study transcends state boundaries. Room and board adds $8,100 annually for the 157 enrolled students. About 55% receive financial aid, with institutional grants averaging $15,274. The Chabad movement's emphasis on accessible Torah education shows in these aid packages.

Remarkably, no students take federal loans here. Recent graduates earn $15,640 in their first year, reflecting the seminary's focus on religious rather than commercial careers. Low-income Orthodox families get the best financial deal, paying roughly $2,800 less than wealthy families annually.

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