School Highlights
Seminary Bnos Chaim serves 182 students (92% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 66%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Acceptance Rate: 44%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 15%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Seminary Bnos Chaim ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Seminary Bnos Chaim
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
12 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Seminary Bnos Chaim has declined by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Seminary Bnos Chaim diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
182 students
1,147 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
167 students
577 students
# Part-Time Students
15 students
570 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
182 students
1,012 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
167 students
503 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
570 students
% White
85%
34%
% Hawaiian
15%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.26
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
97%
40%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
58%
83%
Acceptance Rate
44%
70%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Seminary Bnos Chaim?
The acceptance rate of Seminary Bnos Chaim is 44%, which is lower than the state average of 70%.
What is Seminary Bnos Chaim's ranking?
Seminary Bnos Chaim ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Highest completion rates.
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