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American Jewish University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Los Angeles, CA

$31,394

Avg tuition

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About American Jewish University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Jewish  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

American Jewish University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Los Angeles, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 48, and admissions are selective. The university offers 9 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 2:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,394.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

Information not available

Graduation Rate Insight

50% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission --

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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124

Students enrolled

65%

Online student enrollment

2:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

60%

Unknown

23%

Hispanic

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Black

3%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

79%

Socio-economic diversity

Information not available

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

4

Total Online Enrollment

81

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

76% On-campus

24% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 50% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 11% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 40% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $31,394 $31,394
Graduate $31,394 $31,394

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies Currently unavailable
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expenses Currently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $31,394 $31,394
Off-campus without family $31,394 $31,394
Off-campus with family $31,394 $31,394

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

Information not available

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

Information not available

Pell Grant

Information not available

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid Information not available
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid Information not available
Pell Grant Aid $3,096

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

7

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

8

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

10

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.