New York

Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah

Brooklyn, New York

Private nonprofitBachelor's degreesFounded 1956Large citySEVP certified

About

Oholei Torah ("Tents of Torah") is the common name of the Lubavitch schools Educational Institute Oholei Menachem and Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah. The main branches of the school and its administrative offices are located in Brooklyn, New York City. Educational Institute Oholei Torah is a yeshiva for male students in the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, drawing students from around the world. More than 70% of graduates go on to lifelong positions as Chabad Shluchim, initiating and directing Jewish activities in 75 countries with the goal of bringing Jews closer to Judaism. Oholei Torah's curriculum consists solely of Torah study, with a strong emphasis on Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's teachings.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$8,750
Estimated total for international students
US$19,217
Net price calculatortsot.edu (opens in a new tab)

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
400
International undergraduates
10%
Students per teacher
15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
77%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
22%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$29,313

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (1)

Bachelor's degrees1 subject
Religion/Religious Studies

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.