Rabbinical College of America
- Graduation Rate
- 20% F
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Earnings (10yr)
- $34,990 D+
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $15,628 C+
- Close to the national average
- Acceptance Rate
- 95% D
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 15.4× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $15.4 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $15.4 over 20 years. Net gain: $899,414.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduation of 20% — 65% below the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $15.4 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Rabbinical College of America
Rabbinical College of America is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 181
- Setting
- Suburban
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 95% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $15,628 a year after grants and scholarships — 9% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $34,990 ten years after enrolling — 14% below the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Rabbinical College of America is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Rabbinical College of America? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Rabbinical College of America, located in Morristown, New Jersey, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 95%. The graduation rate is roughly 20%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 95%
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 93%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $6,825
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.28
- First-Gen Students
- 12%
- Applicants
- 75
- Admitted
- 71
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Rabbinical College of America? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Rabbinical College of America is $10,650, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $15,628. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $8,800 after need-based grants.
- In-State Tuition
- $10,650
- Out-of-State
- $10,650
- Avg Net Price
- $15,628
- Pell Grant Rate
- 44%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 0%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $8,800
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $14,229
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $17,300
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Rabbinical College of America — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Rabbinical College of America Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Rabbinical College of America report median earnings of $34,990, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $27,418
- 8 Years
- $29,514
- 10 Years
- $34,990
- Earning > $25K
- 35%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (2)
- 5%
- 100% (2)
- 5%
- 100% (2)
- 5%
- 100% (2)
- 5%
How Rabbinical Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Rabbinical College of America Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Rabbinical College of America delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $15,628/year ($62,512 total). Graduates earn $34,990 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $961,926 in total earnings — a net gain of $899,414 (15.4× your investment).. With a 20% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $62,512
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $961,926
- Net Return
- $899,414
- ROI Multiple
- 15.4×
- Cost Per Year
- $15,628
- Graduation Rate
- 20%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Rabbinical College of America? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Rabbinical College of America, located in Morristown, New Jersey, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 95%. The graduation rate is roughly 20%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Rabbinical College of America? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Rabbinical College of America is $10,650, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $15,628. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $8,800 after need-based grants.
Is Rabbinical College of America Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Rabbinical College of America report median earnings of $34,990, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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