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Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 140
Religious affiliation Jewish
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Acceptance rate 64%
Students retention rate 85%
On-time graduation rate 10%

Located in New York, New York, Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is accredited by the Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is reported to be 10%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 58%.

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Men online

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

64%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,250

Cost of attendance at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,250

Cost of attendance at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America received on average $12,001 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,001
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 7 50% $5,389 $37,720
Other Federal Grant 7 50% $6,881 $48,170
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 50% $5,120 $35,839
Total Grant & Scholarships 7 50% $12,001 $84,009

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America students is 10.5%.

10.5%

  • white 10.5% 2 students

Educational Offerings

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad