Seminary Bnos Chaim is a private trade and vocational school in Lakewood, New Jersey, enrolling about 182 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $22,151 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,150. Student demographics in federal data include White (100.0%) and Black or African American (0.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,150
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $22,151 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 43.59% Selective
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 182 91.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 93.55%
  • Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 188
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 380
  • Room & Board: $18,288 annual estimate

Seminary Bnos Chaim: what the data shows

Common questions about Seminary Bnos Chaim, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Seminary Bnos Chaim?

Seminary Bnos Chaim is located in Lakewood, NJ (ZIP 08701-2336).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Seminary Bnos Chaim public or private?

Seminary Bnos Chaim is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Seminary Bnos Chaim cost?

Published tuition: $13,150.

Average net price after aid: $22,151.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$21,504
$30,001–$48,000$21,477
$48,001–$75,000$22,142
$75,001–$110,000$24,025

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $52,600.

How hard is it to get into Seminary Bnos Chaim?

Admission rate: 43.59%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Seminary Bnos Chaim?

Total enrollment: 182 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 188 students.

About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Seminary Bnos Chaim?

150%-time completion rate: 93.55%.

First-year retention: 96.3%.

How much debt do students have?

72.88% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Seminary Bnos Chaim known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

  • Jewish/Judaic Studies (121 completions)

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Seminary Bnos Chaim a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 43.59%; completion rate 93.55%; net price $22,151. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$13,150
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Seminary Bnos Chaim was $13,150.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$22,151
2024 Value

In 2024 Seminary Bnos Chaim had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,151.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$88,604 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$22,151 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$52,600 4-Year Tuition

$18,288 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$31,738 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$126,952 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Seminary Bnos Chaim.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Seminary Bnos Chaim was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Seminary Bnos Chaim in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20182023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2018$11,665$11,665$14,145
2019$11,665$11,665$15,006
2020$11,900$11,900$14,248
2021$11,900$11,900$17,075
2022$12,350$12,350$13,429
2023$12,600$12,600$14,880

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

43.59% Acceptance Rate

380 Total Applicants

165 Students Admitted

108 First-Time Students Enrolled

65.45% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Seminary Bnos Chaim reported total enrollment of about 182 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (100.0%), Black or African American (0.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). About 72.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Seminary Bnos Chaim in 2024 is 182 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 188 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

96.3%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 100.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

93.55% 100% Completion Time

93.55% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 93.55% of students graduating from Seminary Bnos Chaim completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Jewish/Judaic Studies: 0% male / 100% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Seminary Bnos Chaim.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for Seminary Bnos Chaim.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Jewish/Judaic Studies: 121 completions

Most popular programs at Seminary Bnos Chaim.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Seminary Bnos Chaim graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Seminary Bnos Chaim from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,661
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,856

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Seminary Bnos Chaim is a private non-profit institution located in Lakewood, NJ, classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Jewish/Judaic Studies. Enrollment is approximately 182 students. Student body composition includes White (100.0%), Black or African American (0.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 43.59%. The 150%-time completion rate is 93.55%. Approximately 72.88% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges

Location

Lakewood, NJ 08701-2336

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 93.55% graduation rate, Seminary Bnos Chaim demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Seminary Bnos Chaim located?

Seminary Bnos Chaim is located in Lakewood, NJ.

What is Seminary Bnos Chaim's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Seminary Bnos Chaim is 43.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 380 applicants and 165 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Seminary Bnos Chaim cost?

Reported tuition is $13,150 and average net price is $22,151 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,288 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Seminary Bnos Chaim?

Seminary Bnos Chaim reports undergraduate enrollment of about 188 students, White (100.0%), Black or African American (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What is the graduation rate at Seminary Bnos Chaim?

The 150%-time completion rate is 93.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Seminary Bnos Chaim public or private?

Seminary Bnos Chaim is a private nonprofit institution located in Lakewood, NJ.

Is Seminary Bnos Chaim an HBCU?

No. Seminary Bnos Chaim is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Seminary Bnos Chaim a tribal college?

No. Seminary Bnos Chaim is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Seminary Bnos Chaim a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Seminary Bnos Chaim does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).

Is Seminary Bnos Chaim religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Seminary Bnos Chaim in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New Jersey trade schools profile
  • Lakewood, New Jersey city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New Jersey
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.