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Mechon L'hoyroa

#2555 in US ranking Monsey, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$11,800
Avg. aid
$11,565

What is the history of Mechon L'hoyroa?

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.

What are the faculties and departments at Mechon L'hoyroa?

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.

What is the location of Mechon L'hoyroa?

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.

What is the mission and vision of Mechon L'hoyroa?

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.

Mechon L'hoyroa Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Mechon L'hoyroa

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

Only Men

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

1976

Mechon L'hoyroa Accreditation

Mechon 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.

Mechon L'hoyroa 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.