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Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary

#2233 in US ranking Spring Valley, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$18,999
Tuition & fees
$12,300
Avg. aid
$17,129
Receiving aid
98%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
59%
Median salary
$10,424
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary?

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary is a religious postsecondary institution in Spring Valley, New York, focused on Talmudic study. Its present-day identity is that of a specialized seminary rather than a broad-based college. Applicants researching its history should make sure they are reading about the Spring Valley institution, not another school with a similar name.

For a fuller account of the seminary's origins and academic development, prospective students can request its current catalog. That document can also show how the institution describes its educational purpose and whether its programs or credentials have changed over time.

What are the faculties and departments at Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary?

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary's academic focus is religious study, including Talmudic learning. Students should not assume that it has the range of schools, departments, and majors found at a comprehensive university.

The institution reported 32 full-time and 25 part-time faculty members in its institutional figures. Before applying, students should review the current catalog for the precise credentials offered, required courses, language expectations, and any distinction between undergraduate and advanced study. Those details matter especially to applicants who plan to pursue further education outside a rabbinical or Talmudic setting.

What is the location of Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary?

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary is located in Spring Valley, New York, in Rockland County. The location places it within a suburban community in the New York metropolitan region, rather than on a large, self-contained university campus.

Applicants deciding whether to commute or use seminary housing should confirm the address of their classes and residence, as well as the transportation arrangements they would need each day. Regional proximity to New York City does not, by itself, establish a convenient daily commute.

What is the mission and vision of Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary?

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary's specialized religious curriculum centers its educational purpose on advanced Jewish and Talmudic learning. Applicants can expect a different academic emphasis from that of a general liberal arts college.

Its current catalog is the appropriate place to check how the seminary states its mission, describes its approach to study, and connects that approach to its degree requirements. Students should consider those requirements alongside their own goals, particularly if they expect to transfer or enter a profession requiring a specific secular credential.

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Four-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

2004

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary Accreditation

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary is institutionally accredited by the Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary Programs and Degrees

iconBachelor's degree

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.