Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel is a Brooklyn, New York, institution focused on rabbinical and Talmudic study. That specialized religious purpose is central to understanding the college today: prospective students should evaluate its curriculum as preparation in a particular field of Jewish learning, rather than assume it offers the range of majors found at a general-purpose college.
Applicants interested in the college's development should ask for an institutional history or current catalog that identifies its founding, changes in academic programs, and any changes in location or institutional status. A similarly named yeshiva or rabbinical school should not be treated as the same institution.
Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel is a specialized institution, not a university organized around numerous undergraduate schools. Federal program reporting identifies theological and ministerial studies as a field associated with the college.
Students should obtain the current academic catalog before choosing a program. The useful questions are which credentials the college presently awards, how much of each program consists of Talmudic or other religious study, what courses are required, and whether any credits apply toward a particular degree. An academic field reported to federal agencies does not, by itself, establish the name or requirements of every credential offered.
Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel is located in Brooklyn, one of New York City's five boroughs. Its urban setting makes commuting and the cost of living practical considerations alongside tuition.
Brooklyn has an extensive network of subway and bus service, but a student's actual route depends on the college's current street address and class schedule. Applicants planning to commute should check travel times for the hours they would attend, particularly if their program involves a long daily study schedule.
The college's educational identity centers on advanced Jewish religious learning. Its name and rabbinical focus distinguish its purpose from that of a broad liberal arts or vocational institution.
Prospective students should use the college's current mission statement and catalog to assess how it describes religious study, academic expectations, and preparation for future roles. Those statements express institutional aims; they should not be read as evidence that a particular career or professional outcome follows from enrollment.
Name of the institution
Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon YisroelLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel 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.