Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Derech Ayson Rabbinical Seminary

Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Derech Ayson Rabbinical Seminary is a small private non-profit baccalaureate institution located in Far Rockaway, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 60. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader New York postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 92% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 92% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $6,300 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 31%, 14 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.