
Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh identifies the Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools, or AARTS, as its institutional accreditor. AARTS accredits institutions devoted to advanced rabbinical and Talmudic education; institutional accreditation should not be confused with accreditation of a particular professional program.
Accreditation is an important eligibility consideration, but it does not guarantee that another college will accept credits or that a credential will satisfy a licensing requirement. Before relying on either outcome, students should check the institution's current standing in the U.S. Department of Education's accreditation database and obtain a decision from the receiving college or licensing authority.
Admission to Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh is not open admission. Its reported requirements include completion of a college-preparatory program and recommendations; a secondary-school record is considered but is not listed as required.
A high-school GPA, class rank, SAT scores, and ACT scores are neither required nor recommended in its reported admissions criteria. Applicants who completed secondary school through an equivalency route should clarify the institution's GED documentation requirement. Because admission to a specialized religious program can involve expectations not captured by standard college forms, ask for the current application instructions, recommendation requirements, and any interview or religious-study prerequisites before applying.
In the reported first-time applicant group, one of four applicants was admitted. That produces a 25% acceptance rate, but a change of just one decision would substantially alter the percentage; it is not a dependable measure of an individual applicant's chances.
Applicants should confirm Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh's current application charge before submitting a form or payment. Tuition and required student fees are separate charges and should not be mistaken for an application fee.
If paying an application charge would be a hardship, request the institution's fee-waiver policy before submission. Ask whether the answer differs for first-time and transfer applicants and whether a waiver must be approved before the application is filed.
Applicants should not assume that Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh operates an Army, Navy, or Air Force ROTC unit. Participation through a host college also requires a confirmed cross-enrollment arrangement; proximity to other New York City institutions is not enough.
Students interested in commissioning should ask a prospective ROTC host program whether Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh students are eligible and how courses would fit their academic schedule. ROTC scholarships have separate eligibility rules, and participation can carry a military service obligation.
Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh generally accepts transfer credits from other accredited institutions, but acceptance of an applicant and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions. Its reported incoming transfer group included 19 students, making transfer-credit review especially relevant to prospective applicants.
Transfer applicants should obtain written instructions for submitting official college transcripts and request an evaluation showing which courses meet requirements for the intended credential. They should also confirm any minimum grade, residency-credit rule, and deadline before leaving their current institution. Prior learning may receive credit under the institution's reported policy, while AP and dual-enrollment credit are not reported as accepted.
A semester abroad, exchange, or international internship should not be assumed to be part of Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh's program. Studying at another religious institution overseas is also not automatically the same as earning approved credit toward a Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh credential.
Anyone planning overseas study should secure written academic approval in advance, specifying how courses will be recorded and whether financial aid can apply. Immigration, travel, and housing arrangements would require separate attention.
100% of admitted students enrolled (1 of 1)
High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredSecondary school GPA
Neither required nor recommendedSecondary school rank
Neither required nor recommendedSecondary school record
Considered but not requiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
RequiredRecommendations
RequiredFormal demonstration of competencies
Considered but not requiredAdmission test scores
Neither required nor recommendedTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
Neither required nor recommendedOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
NoStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesData 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.