Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok

Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok is a small independent baccalaureate institution located in Lakewood, New Jersey, with an undergraduate enrollment of 71. 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 77% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 77% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. The 4-year graduation rate is 89%, 44 percentage points above the national average of 45%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1. 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.