Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia: Narrative Description

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TALMUDICAL YESHIVA OF PHILADELPHIA M-24

6063 Drexel Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19131-1296
Tel: (215)473-1212
Fax: (215)477-5065

Description:

Independent Jewish, 4-year, men only. Awards bachelor's degrees (also offers some graduate courses). Founded 1953. Setting: 3-acre urban campus. Educational spending 2003-04: $7000 per student. Total enrollment: 85. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 23:1. 45 applied, 78% were admitted. 15% from top 10% of their high school class, 30% from top quarter, 60% from top half. Full-time: 85 students. Students come from 11 states and territories, 4 other countries, 85% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 0% Hispanic, 0% black, 0% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 13% international, 0% 25 or older, 98% live on campus, 2% transferred in. Retention: 87% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: trimesters. Academic remediation for entering students, honors program, internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, 1 recommendation, interview, oral examination. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 7/15. Notification: 8/5.

Costs Per Year:

Comprehensive fee: $11,600 includes full-time tuition ($6500), mandatory fees ($100), and college room and board ($5000).

Collegiate Environment:

Social organizations: 3 open to all. Most popular organizations: Pirchei, Mishmar, Bikur Cholim. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: controlled dormitory access, night security patrol. 120 college housing spaces available; 85 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through senior year. Option: men-only housing available. 4,800 books and 300 serials.

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