Hebrew Theological College: Narrative Description

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HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE B-13

7135 North Carpenter Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077-3263
Tel: (847)982-2500; Admissions: (847)982-2500; Web Site: http://www.htcnet.edu/

Description: Independent Jewish, comprehensive, specialized, men only, coordinate with Anne M. Blitstein Teachers Institute of the Hebrew Theological College. Awards bachelor's and first professional degrees. Founded 1922. Setting: 13-acre suburban campus with easy access to Chicago. Total enrollment: 155. Students come from 16 states and territories. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements: Required: essay, high school transcript, 2 recommendations, interview, SAT I or ACT. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 8/15.

Costs Per Year: Application fee: $50. Comprehensive fee: $22,395 includes full-time tuition ($15,160), mandatory fees ($265), and college room and board ($6970). College room only: $2000.

Collegiate Environment: Orientation program. Campus security: controlled dormitory access. Option: men-only housing available. Saul Silber Memorial Library plus 2 others with 63,000 books and 60 serials. 30 computers available on campus for general student use. A campus-wide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment: A suburb of Chicago and adjacent to Evanston, Skokie has all the usual community facilities as well as good shopping areas.

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