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Academy for Jewish Religion

AJR

Yonkers, New York 10701

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Private suburban college in Yonkers

Academy for Jewish Religion is a private suburban institution in Yonkers, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

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News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Academy for Jewish Religion Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
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Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia11 mi
JFK New York JFK21 mi
EWR Newark Liberty22 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA177 mi · ~5h 7m drive
New York, NY16 mi · ~28 min drive
Hartford, CT86 mi · ~2h 29m drive
Providence, RI143 mi · ~4h 8m drive
Albany, NY119 mi · ~3h 26m drive
Syracuse, NY186 mi · ~5h 22m drive
Rochester, NY244 mi · ~7h 3m drive
Buffalo, NY289 mi · ~8h 21m drive
Philadelphia, PA95 mi · ~2h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA321 mi · ~9h 16m drive
Harrisburg, PA163 mi · ~4h 43m drive
Newark, NJ20 mi · ~35 min drive
Washington, DC217 mi · ~6h 16m drive
Baltimore, MD183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Atlanta, GA760 mi · ~21h 57m drive
Charlotte, NC546 mi · ~15h 46m drive
Raleigh, NC439 mi · ~12h 41m drive
Miami, FL1109 mi · ~32h 2m drive
Orlando, FL955 mi · ~27h 35m drive
Tampa, FL1020 mi · ~29h 28m drive
Nashville, TN769 mi · ~22h 13m drive
New Orleans, LA1182 mi · ~34h 9m drive
Richmond, VA301 mi · ~8h 42m drive
Chicago, IL714 mi · ~20h 38m drive
Detroit, MI482 mi · ~13h 55m drive
Minneapolis, MN1015 mi · ~29h 19m drive
St. Louis, MO879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
Kansas City, MO1099 mi · ~31h 45m drive
Indianapolis, IN650 mi · ~18h 47m drive
Columbus, OH483 mi · ~13h 57m drive
Cleveland, OH407 mi · ~11h 45m drive
Milwaukee, WI733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
Dallas, TX1380 mi · ~39h 52m drive
Houston, TX1429 mi · ~41h 17m drive
Austin, TX1522 mi · ~43h 58m drive
San Antonio, TX1592 mi · ~45h 59m drive
Los Angeles, CA2450 mi · ~70h 47m drive
San Francisco, CA2568 mi · ~74h 11m drive
San Diego, CA2433 mi · ~70h 17m drive
Seattle, WA2400 mi · ~69h 20m drive
Portland, OR2438 mi · ~70h 26m drive
Denver, CO1631 mi · ~47h 7m drive
Phoenix, AZ2146 mi · ~62h drive
Salt Lake City, UT1970 mi · ~56h 55m drive
Honolulu, HI4962 mi · ~143h 21m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

New York LaGuardia (LGA)11 miles
Rental car
17 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
22 min$13-22
New York JFK (JFK)21 miles
Rental car
32 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
42 min$25-42

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