Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni

Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni is a small independent baccalaureate institution located in Riverdale, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 73. 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. Admission follows an open-enrollment model, meaning no minimum academic credentials are required for entry into most programs — applicants who meet basic eligibility requirements are accepted. The 4-year graduation rate is 35%, 10 percentage points below the national average of 45%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level. The institution's curriculum is designed to align with regional workforce needs and provides students with access to internship pipelines, cooperative education opportunities, and career counseling services.