ORT Operations USA is the programmatic arm of its sponsoring organizations, American ORT and Women's American ORT. Among ORT's USA activities, it currently provides two post-secondary technical schools and a junior college at locations in California, Illinois and New York. It also maintains Computer centers in Florida, Ohio and Georgia. In addition, ORT provides an extensive collection of Internet and multimedia resources dedicated specifically to the use of technology in Jewish education. The focus is on the use of state-of-the-art technology and methodology in all aspects of education, with a special emphasis on Judaica. ORT is particularly proud of its educational materials and programs related to teaching about modern Israel, Hebrew language instruction, and Holocaust Studies.
School Highlights
Bramson ORT College served 641 students (81% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was more than the state average of 57%.
School Overview
Bramson ORT College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
39 staff
158 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
641 students
1,442 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
521 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
120 students
511 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
920 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
521 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
642 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% Asian
27%
8%
% Hispanic
16%
23%
% Black
16%
17%
% White
39%
43%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,300
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,330
$16,274
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,550
$12,674
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,523
Acceptance Rate
91%
72%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bramson ORT College cost?
Bramson ORT College's private state tuition is approximately $11,330.
What is the acceptance rate of Bramson ORT College?
The acceptance rate of Bramson ORT College is 91%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.
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