Seminary Bnos Chaim

388 Chestnut Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

Seminary Bnos Chaim serves 225 students (74% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 65%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Seminary Bnos Chaim ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Seminary Bnos Chaim
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
445 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Seminary Bnos Chaim has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Seminary Bnos Chaim diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
225 students
2,085 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
167 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
58 students
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
167 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
58 students
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
n/a
35%
% Hawaiian
100%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
97%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
44%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
76%
76%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Seminary Bnos Chaim?
The acceptance rate of Seminary Bnos Chaim is 76%, which is equal to the state average of 76%.
What is Seminary Bnos Chaim's ranking?
Seminary Bnos Chaim ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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