Beth Medrash Govoha
Lakewood, NJ, USA
Established as the first institute for study of the Talmud in the United States, Beth Medrash Govoha is the largest yeshiva (Orthodox Jewish seminary) in the country. BMG’s curriculum consists of study of the Talmud during three sessions each day in groups of 15 to 200 students. Study sessions continue into the evenings and the yeshiva does not give students weekends off. As an Orthodox institution, BMG is open to men only and all students dress in traditional Orthodox garb.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Men’s College
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Total Number of Students
8,097
Total Number of Undergrads
3,334
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $25,780 |
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $25,780 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
73%
73%
Student Loans
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$57
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,700
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