Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

19/100 · earnings-weighted

Rabbinical College of America

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Morristown, New Jersey 07960

🌐 www.rca.edu/

Rabbinical College of America — acceptance rate 87%, tuition $13,000

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 18%

Outcomes

C+

55/100

Affordability

C+

59/100

Resources

50/100

Experience

A+

90/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

206

Total Enrollment

18%

Graduation Rate

88%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

87%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Rabbinical College of America, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,990

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$27,418

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

22.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

43.7%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 2nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Rabbinical College of America Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $917,503
Avg rent near campus: $2,951/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 07950 (3.8% cap, Morris Plains)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$13,000	$13,000
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$27,300	$27,300

Financial Aid

92%

Receive Any Aid

44%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Talmudic Studies 38 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Rabbinical College of America's top programs commonly pursue.

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 27,300 jobs

Student Demographics

206

Total Students

Women

74%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 83%

Non-Resident 17%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 74%

25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rabbinical College of America?

Rabbinical College of America has an acceptance rate of 87%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Rabbinical College of America?

Tuition at Rabbinical College of America is $13,000 for in-state students and $13,000 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Rabbinical College of America?

The graduation rate at Rabbinical College of America is 18%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Rabbinical College of America a good school?

Rabbinical College of America has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Rabbinical College of America?

Rabbinical College of America has a total enrollment of 206 students. Most students (74%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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