Rabbinical College of America

About Rabbinical College of America

Rabbinical College of America is a private nonprofit institution offering graduate degrees based in Morristown, New Jersey. It enrolls 181 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: rca.edu

Acceptance

95.2%

Graduation

21.4%

Net Price

$15,628

Median Earnings (10yr)

$34,990

Enrollment

181

Student : Faculty

12:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 95.2%, Rabbinical College of America is broadly accessible to qualified applicants.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Rabbinical College of America is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Rabbinical College of America isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $15,628 per year. That's below the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$10,650

Room & Board (on-campus)

$4,700

Room & Board (off-campus)

$12,192

Books & Supplies

$200

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$4,136

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$4,820

Total Cost of Attendance

$27,300

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $8,800
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $14,229
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $17,300
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $16,469

Graduation Rate & Retention

21% of full-time students who enrolled at Rabbinical College of America graduate within six years, and 82% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Rabbinical College of America earn a median of $34,990 ten years after first enrolling. That's below the national median for U.S. colleges.

Who Studies Here

Rabbinical College of America is home to 181 students, an intimate, close-knit community.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Rabbinical College of America. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Rabbinical College of America offers a focused set of programs: 2 distinct programs across 1 major. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Rabbinical College of America is 12:1, close to the national average.

Faculty by Rank

17 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Rabbinical College of America

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Rabbinical College of America tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.