Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander is a small religious institution in Brooklyn, New York, focused on advanced Jewish study. Its name reflects an institutional identity distinct from a general-purpose college, but prospective students should not assume that similarly named schools share its programs or policies.
Before enrolling, ask the institution for its current catalog and an account of its founding, any name changes, and the development of its degree program. Those records are the appropriate basis for assessing its history; a founding date or historical milestone should not be inferred from the institution's name.
The institution's academic profile is specialized rather than organized around a broad selection of colleges or schools. Its reported field of study is Religion/Religious Studies, and it reports 18 full-time faculty members and a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.
That ratio describes enrollment relative to faculty; it does not establish class size or the amount of individual instruction. Applicants should request the current catalog to identify the exact credential awarded, its required courses, the language of instruction, and any requirements for completing a program of religious study.
Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander is located in Brooklyn, New York, an urban setting where commuting arrangements can be an important part of the enrollment decision. Most students are reported as New York State residents.
Because the institution does not report college-operated undergraduate housing, applicants should plan for travel or arrange their own accommodation. Confirm the teaching address and class schedule before estimating transit time: a Brooklyn location alone does not establish which subway or bus route is most practical.
The institution's name and reported Religion/Religious Studies field identify a religious educational focus. Applicants should look to its current catalog or an official mission statement for its precise account of its educational purpose, religious commitments, and intended outcomes.
For a student comparing programs, the important distinction is between an institution's stated purpose and the credential it actually awards. Ask how its curriculum combines religious texts, general academic coursework, and any preparation for further study or religious service.
Name of the institution
Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel AleksanderLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
Only MenCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1987Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel Aleksander 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.
Bachelor's degreeData 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.