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Now in its second century, Yeshiva University ranks among the nations leading academic research institutions. It embraces the heritage of the best of western civilization, along with the ancient traditions of Jewish law and life.

YU's undergraduate schools and divisions include Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, and Sy Syms School of Business. And together with its graduate and affiliated schoolsAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, and Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminarythe university embraces knowledge in the arts, sciences, and professions, as well as the breadth and richness of Jewish culture and thought.

In Sept. 2003, Richard M. Joel was invested as Yeshiva University's fourth president, succeeding Norman Lamm, who held the office since 1976. President Joel's two other predecessors were Bernard Revel, president from 1915 until his death in 1940, and Samuel Belkin, who served from 1943 until his death 33 years later.

The university conducts academic and scientific research, issues publications, and sponsors service and outreach projects. The Yeshiva University Museum forms an important part of the university mosaic, with exhibits and teaching activities that chronicle Jewish life through art, architecture, history, and culture.

Nearly 7,000 students, including 2,798 undergraduates, from 38 states and 55 countries, study at YU's four campuses: the Wilf Campus, the Israel Henry Beren Campus, and Brookdale Center in Manhattan, and the Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus in the Bronx.

They are taught by 4,714 full- and part-time faculty and have access to six major libraries. More than 600 young men and women each year study in Israel under the university's S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program. Through June 2003, the university awarded 56,921 degrees and diplomas. The university's 50,000 alumni have achieved professional success and made significant contributions to society and the Jewish community. They serve, lead, and inspire by example--testament to the university's greatest resource, its students and faculty.

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff	FTE: 1,083
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Number of International Faculty Staff	Headcount: 62 FTE: 61
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 3,017 FTE: 2,946
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor�s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate�s degrees.

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 3,341 FTE: 2,904
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students	Headcount: 126 FTE: 126
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	$ USD 22,178
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 6,248 FTE: 5,187
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 221
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average Domestic Student Fees	$ USD 22,200
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?