
Mechon L'hoyroa is a small institution in Monsey, New York, focused on Jewish religious study. Its current profile identifies Religion/Religious Studies as a field of study, but a reliable account of its founding date, earlier names, and major institutional milestones requires historical records from the institution.
For applicants, the most consequential point about its development is whether the institution's present legal name, academic offerings, and accreditation all apply to the program they intend to enter. Those details should be checked against its current catalog and accreditation record rather than inferred from similarly named religious schools.
Mechon L'hoyroa has a specialized academic profile, with Religion/Religious Studies identified as a field of study. Applicants should use the current academic catalog to determine the exact credential offered, its curriculum, and whether instruction includes any general-education requirements.
The institution reports five full-time and seven part-time faculty members, alongside a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1. That ratio is an institution-wide measure, not a typical class size. A prospective student comparing programs should ask which instructors teach required courses, how frequently those courses run, and what work is required to complete the credential.
Mechon L'hoyroa is located in Monsey, New York, in Rockland County. Applicants should confirm the address where their classes will meet before planning a commute; an institution's mailing address does not necessarily identify every instructional site.
Monsey is part of the New York metropolitan region, but daily travel depends heavily on a student's starting point, schedule, and available transportation. Students considering evening or intensive classes should check the timing of their trip home as well as the trip to campus.
Mechon L'hoyroa's Jewish-studies identity is central to understanding its educational purpose. Applicants should consult its own current mission statement and catalog for the precise religious, scholarly, and professional aims of their intended program rather than assume that all Jewish-studies institutions have the same curriculum or expectations.
Useful questions include how the institution describes its approach to religious texts, what knowledge students are expected to bring on entry, and whether a credential is intended for further study, religious service, or another purpose. A stated educational mission describes institutional priorities; it is not, by itself, evidence of a particular student outcome.
Name of the institution
Mechon L'hoyroaLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
Only MenCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1976Mechon L'hoyroa is institutionally accredited by the Association of Institutions of Jewish Studies, 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.