Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel

Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel is a small independent baccalaureate institution located in Lakewood, New Jersey, with an undergraduate enrollment of 150. 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 Jersey postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 54% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 54% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $15,590 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 78%, 33 percentage points above the national average of 45%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 30:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.