Founded in 1971, Touro College. is a Private college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 7,087 full time undergraduate students, and 6,441 full time graduate students.
The Touro College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 429 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Touro College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
61%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
50
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 47 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
94% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 90% were in the top quarter, and 70% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Touro College.
12%
“We”re apathetic”
59%
“We know about current events and vote”
29%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
11%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
83%
“I feel extremely safe”
70%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
10%
“We live for the big game”
24%
“It”s not really our thing”
47%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
29%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
39%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
76%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
12%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
65%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
29%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
6%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
71%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
29%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
12%
“We”re apathetic”
59%
“We know about current events and vote”
29%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
11%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
83%
“I feel extremely safe”
70%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
10%
“We live for the big game”
24%
“It”s not really our thing”
47%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
29%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
39%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
76%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
12%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
15 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
21 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
29 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
29 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 62 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
28 Students rated school activities 2.8 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
30 Students rated local services 4.6 stars. 70 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
30 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.
Touro College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Touro College?
15 Students rated Touro College
Isidra
04/22/2024
I graduated in 2009, and still keep in touch with my advisor teachers and even students that we cried and studied with. We have become a community we still support each other through family hard times now because school is behind us. Throigh marriage,baby showers, funerals and birthday celebration
Sara
08/29/2019
It is a great atmosphere with great students, staff, faculties, and professors. Advisors and school faculty are very helpful and are always there if you're having any issues. I feel very safe and get to learn a lot. Although, I wish the school had better and more variety of food.
Julia
07/21/2019
Touro College is a great school because there are several campuses which makes taking classes more accessible. The class sizes are small which actually allows the professors to place more focus on their students. However, there aren't many extracurricular activities which would be more enjoyable and active for students.
Eunice
04/10/2019
My overall opinion of Touro College is that Touro College is a great college. Touro College is a great college because as soon as you enter the college you feel welcomed. You feel welcomed by all the smiles and greetings you get. I would definitely recommend Touro College.
Zumie
02/13/2019
Touro College is the worse college that anyone can attend and I personally am waiting for June so I can get out of it . The staff are unprofessional and really don’t understand anything that is going on in their own building . This school tries it’s very best to take as much money from you and they will do it , trust me .. they don’t care about none of he students futures, they just care about making money for themselves . The academic advisors in the Neptune Ave site are just plain dumb. They are all uneducated 100%, because there was times that me and my fellow peers will have to correct them because they would almost ruin our classes. I was forced to come back an extra semester , because the level of stupidity the counselors have is beyond me . I needed to come back for 1 class and I thought that was just insane ! Now let’s go to the financial aid office , omg the blonde woman with the short hair with the nasty attitude is something else . She thinks she knows what she is doing but she doesn’t know shit . All of a sudden everyone in the school has a balance from last semester because she didn’t know how to do numbers right last semester . I’m supposed to pay extra because you did a mistake ? Unbelievable! She’s so lucky I want to graduate and get out of this hell hole or I would of slapped her across her face. Nowwwwww!!! RACISMM??? Hell yeah this school is so racist and i don’t know how the hell I didn’t see it when I walked in. I tried applying for work study to pay off some of my school debt , and I was declined by everyone I applied to . I speak English fluently and am available the time that they needed me and more . I know a Russian woman that got the job and her English is very hard to understand , and her schedule is all types of messed up. She got it because she’s white , and I’m not white . Everyone working in the office is white & russian . You don’t catch anyone else and if you do it’s 1 or 2 people because they are afraid of being caught about being racist . The school is clean because of the janitor and he is wonderful and very helpful. The security desk people are nice as well, overall this school must get shut down because they are not doing their jobs and just playing the system. Someone really has to come to the school to see what the students are going through. This must change, if you aren’t white you are going to struggle in this school without a doubt ! Please please please get help at this school and change things up !
Alexsander
10/05/2018
Touro college is a great place if your seeking opportunities, they help u along the way and always gots your back through tough and struggling things like classes or personal issues. Ive never felt supported more by a school until i came to touro.
Nadine
06/15/2018
Touro College has a great group of professors, but everything else is very disappointing.
The administration is disorganized, unhelpful, and unqualified, and the Dean there does not make any changes despite many students' formal requests.
There is no aid in career services. There are no campus events. All of the tuition money collected from the students does not go back in to the school in any way, shape, or form. The only benefit of Touro College is the dedication and qualifications of their professors.
Chedva
05/07/2018
Touro College is an amazing place. They have contacts in many places and since they are truly invested in the success of their students, they are eager to make opportunities for them and are extremely willing to network on their behalf. They do as much as they can to make the environment one that is both conducive to learning as well as one that leaves room for fun and exciting events. They are very accommodating and make it much easier to be a religious Jew in college in the city. They maintain facilities available to all students so that college kids who are already tight on money don't need to spend even more. They really are invested in the student body and do their best to give individualized attention.
YITZCHOK
12/27/2017
Great, the student body is up to par and there for you, the staff cares and is willing to give you the extra time, the academic record speaks for it's self. The campus is if not cutting edge at least up to date. Give it your all and you will be very successful there.
perri
12/06/2017
Touro College has a great academic environment. It is a great place to learn and build new friendships. The professors are knowledgeable with a wealth of knowledge to convey to the students. Safety is a number one priority, and the campus is a safe place.
Sarah
11/03/2017
very small classes which leads to plenty of attention from professors and ensures that no student is left behind. Students are very friendly, welcoming, and serious about their studies, creating a positive peer pressure environment. Great location In the heart of Manhattan.
Daniel
09/12/2017
The school is great, it's not overly expencive, the classes are easy to understand. The dorms are fairly priced and the food is really good, although it is on the more expensive side and it's easy to save money by not joining the meal plan. Also, you get Israel credits and there are not a lot of core curriculum classes so it's easy to get 120 credits.
Ruti
04/21/2017
It is a very good school focused on academics and social. Highly recommended!
Eveliz
12/05/2016
I am proud to say i am a graduate of Touro College. From the registration process all the way through the graduation process, i have never had to feel alone. The counselors are always willing and ready to help. The professors are amazing and always available when needed.
Moriya
11/17/2015
I love going to Touro College's Lander College for Women. I never thought I would like going to an all-girls school, but I find the change refreshing. I also love that Jewish life is such a big part of the school and how they teach. I honestly wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
its an very extensive school witch has lots of option for a grad program and undergraduate program
and it gives me lots of choices of medical or business school
What kind of person should not attend this school?
A person that is not focus,career oriented, and determined should not step foot into Touro College.
But everyone deserves a chance.I do believe college is for anyonw who apply themselves to their maximum potiential.
And I do understand that believing in yourself is the key.
Classes are pretty small for one part. There is usually 12 to 1 here in the Midtown Campus. I cannot speak for the rest of the University System. Since this is a commuter school, many students just sit in for their coursework, and leave. There really isn't any competitiveness. Personally we think Competitiveness are for bitches that have inferiority complexes. Why, compete with the next person, when you have different goals. We are very "anti-Ivy league". We don't like them-Plain and simple. You have a few of us Pre-Med ( a couple of Dual Majors) sticking together, and studying for MCATs, but there is 0 competitiveness. We all try are hardest to shoot for "the magic 45". As I mentioned before, I am a pre med student. I am actually pursuing a Dual Bachelor's in Psychology and Biology. To be honest, Touro is not the absolute best place for Bio Majors, because their are not many classes. We do have Immunology, Genetics, and some Advanced courses. But, the Science coordinator Dr. Fardon, has been fighting to add more classes into the program. Hopefully we will have a Bio Medical Engineering, and Physics program. I wouldn't mind Staying for an additional two years for that. There is no Pre Med advisory department. So, you better impress your Science professors to get you that L.O.R. (Letter of Recommendation) you need. Lab equipment is a bit dated, but still usable.
The Psychology department here at Touro is big. In fact Touro is well known for their Psychology, and Educational programs. I absolutely love my Psych professors. Dr. Russo, Dr. Coombes, Dr. Smart, just to name a few. These are just Undergrad too. There are dozens of Psych courses to pick from. You also, get to do field work as an Undergrad. The Psychology department is definitely impressive.
Understand that this is not a college to just learn, but to apply the knowledge to practice.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
Again, this is a commuter school. There aren't no fraternities (We don't take kindly to them). Parties, Dating scenes, Sports, etc, Saturday is the Jewish Sabbath, so School is closed.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
90% of students attending Touro College receive some sort of financial aid.
68% were awarded federal grants.23%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
