Yeshiva Derech Chaim

Yeshiva Derech Chaim is a small independent baccalaureate institution located in Brooklyn, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 115. 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 a self-governed institution, 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 88% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 88% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $14,179 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 51%, 6 percentage points above the national average of 45%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.