Yeshiva Sholom Shachna is a small religious higher-education institution in Brooklyn, New York, focused on Jewish religious study. Its current academic profile is much narrower than that of a general-purpose college: federal program information identifies Religion/Religious Studies as a field of study.
That focus is the most useful starting point for understanding the institution's identity. Applicants seeking a documented account of its founding or subsequent milestones should consult institutional records rather than assume that the history of another Brooklyn yeshiva with a similar name applies here.
Yeshiva Sholom Shachna has a specialized academic focus rather than a publicly documented collection of separate colleges or professional schools. Federal program information identifies Religion/Religious Studies; applicants should confirm the exact credential, curriculum, and requirements with the institution before applying.
The institution reports three full-time and eight part-time faculty members, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1. That ratio describes enrollment relative to faculty under a reporting formula; it does not establish the size of any particular class or the amount of individual instruction a student will receive.
Yeshiva Sholom Shachna is located in Brooklyn, New York, in an urban setting. Students considering attendance should plan around a Brooklyn commute or confirm the terms of institution-operated housing before enrolling.
New York City's transit network may make commuting possible from other boroughs, but the practical route and travel time depend on the institution's exact instructional address and a student's schedule. Applicants should obtain the current address for classes and housing before making transportation arrangements.
Yeshiva Sholom Shachna's religious character and reported field of study point to an educational focus on Jewish religious learning. A specific, current institutional mission or vision statement should not be inferred from the school's name alone.
For applicants, the distinction matters: a religious-study curriculum may have different language expectations, daily schedules, and educational aims from a broad liberal-arts program. The current catalog or admissions office is the appropriate place to confirm how the institution defines its educational purpose and puts it into practice.
Name of the institution
Yeshiva Sholom ShachnaLevel 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
2006Yeshiva Sholom Shachna 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 5, 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.