Latest Social Mobility Index Ranks Touro College as a Top School in Facilitating Economic Opportunity for Underserved Students
Elisheva Schlam
Executive Director of Communications
646-565-6420
Elisheva.schlam@touro.edu
New York, N.Y.--The 2015 Social Mobility Index (SMI) ranks Touro College high in its contribution toward narrowing the economic gap in the U.S. Making the SMI top twenty for the first time, Touro College scored high on all SMI variables: number of low income students admitted and graduated, low tuition cost and high employment outcomes after graduation.
The SMI is a data-driven ranking system designed to evaluate colleges and universities based on admissions practices that work to reverse growing economic disparity in the U.S. The SMI focuses on how well schools improve economic mobility and provide affordable education to disadvantaged families.
Ranked #18 out of 931 institutions, Touro serves a student body that is 54% low income. Graduation rate is 47.6% and median early career salary is $53,200.
“Since its inception, Touro has served and supported diverse communities, making world class educational opportunities accessible to all members of society, across all races, nations, and creeds,” said Dr. Alan Kadish, Touro President. “Many of our students are first in their families to attend college and to pursue profession careers. They in turn become thoughtful citizens dedicated to building a responsive and responsible society. We are proud to be recognized with this distinction and to be making a significant contribution to combating economic disparities in the U.S.”
About the Touro College and University System
Touro is a system of non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American and global community. Approximately 18,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions, including 16 undergraduate, 12 graduate and seven professional schools. Touro College has 29 campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem and Moscow. New York Medical College, Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro University Worldwide and its Touro College Los Angeles division are separately accredited institutions within the Touro College and University System. For further information on Touro College, please go to: http://www.touro.edu
