

Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel is a Jewish studies institution in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its religious academic focus is central to understanding the school today. Prospective students seeking a founding date, account of its early purpose, or history of name changes should request an institutional history or catalog rather than assume that the history of another Lakewood yeshiva applies to this school.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel has a specialized religious-studies focus rather than a documented range of colleges or professional schools. Religion and religious studies is the field associated with the institution in federal education records, but that classification alone does not establish the names of its current programs or the credentials they award.
Applicants should obtain the current academic catalog and check the credential offered, course sequence, instructional language, academic calendar, and requirements for completion. Those details matter especially to students who may later seek admission to a different institution or a program outside religious studies.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel is located in Lakewood, New Jersey. For students comparing schools, the practical questions are where instruction takes place, whether daily attendance is expected, and how they will travel between classes and housing.
Lakewood is part of the broader central New Jersey region. An applicant planning to commute or relocate should confirm the current instructional address and schedule before estimating travel time; the institution's name and city alone do not identify every location a student might need to visit.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel's identity is rooted in Jewish religious education. A prospective student should evaluate that educational focus against their own academic and professional goals, rather than assume its curriculum resembles a general liberal-arts program.
For a precise account of the institution's stated mission, educational philosophy, and expectations for study and community life, the current catalog or institutional handbook is the appropriate reference. A religious affiliation describes the school's purpose; it does not, by itself, establish what courses or student services are offered.
Name of the institution
Mosdos Yaakov V'YisroelLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel 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.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Associate's degree
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.