American Jewish University

www.aju.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,394

2019 Student Loan

2.08%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

124

66.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50%

4 Graduates

About

American Jewish University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at American Jewish University were Early Childhood Education & Teaching (11 degrees awarded), General Psychology (5 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees).

In 2021, 59 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Jewish University. 76.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (16 degrees), 5.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Jewish University is $31,394, which is $2,889 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American Jewish University is $31,394, which is $2,889 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending American Jewish University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,394

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American Jewish University was $31,394. The cost of tuition at American Jewish University is $2,889 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American Jewish University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of American Jewish University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at American Jewish University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.89% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Jewish University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.08%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American Jewish University was 2.08%, which represents 2 out of the 96 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

American Jewish University had a total enrollment of 124 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American Jewish University is 83 students and the part-time enrollment is 41. This means that 66.9% of students enrolled at American Jewish University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Jewish University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.5% White, 5.65% Hispanic or Latino, 3.23% Black or African American, 2.42% Two or More Races, and 1.61% Asian.

Students enrolled at American Jewish University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (65%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (10%) and Black or African American Female (5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.6%), followed by White Male (11.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Jewish University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 124 students. The full-time enrollment at American Jewish University is 83 and the part-time enrollment is 41. This means that 66.9% of students enrolled at American Jewish University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Jewish University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American Jewish University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), American Jewish University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Jewish University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
75 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students
Black or African American
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Jewish University is 60.5% White, 5.65% Hispanic or Latino, 3.23% Black or African American, 2.42% Two or More Races, and 1.61% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 28 students (22.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 31 more women than men received degrees from American Jewish University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Jewish University is white (16 degrees awarded). There were 5.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American Jewish University is Early Childhood Education & Teaching (11 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (5 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Jewish University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (5 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Jewish University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,850,073 people), Accountants & auditors (1,067,688 people), Other managers (782,561 people), Financial managers (495,723 people), and Secondary school teachers (479,177 people).

The most specialized majors at American Jewish University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (5 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), EDUCATION. (34 degrees), Psychology (5 degrees), and Business (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Jewish University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at American Jewish University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (5 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), EDUCATION. (34 degrees), Psychology (5 degrees), and Business (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Jewish University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,358,678 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (668,312 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (549,323 people), Computer Systems Design (537,809 people), and Banking & related activities (517,733 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Jewish University.

Most Common (2021)

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
11 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
5 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American Jewish University was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American Jewish University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at American Jewish University, which is 0.311 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (45).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Jewish University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 3 degrees were awarded to men at American Jewish University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at American Jewish University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 12 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 43% of students graduating from American Jewish University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American Jewish University is Male and Asian (0% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Jewish University is white (16 degrees awarded). There were 5.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

64.4% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
13 degrees awarded
White Male
3 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Jewish University is white female (13 degrees awarded). There were 4.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3 degrees).

Operations

American Jewish University has an endowment valued at nearly $26.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.9M (79.3%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, American Jewish University had a total salary expenditure of 22M. American Jewish University employs 8 Professors. Most academics at American Jewish University are Male Professor (7), and Female Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Jewish University are: Management, with 28 employees, Service, with 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Endowment

$26.3M

2021 Endowment

17.7%

growth from 2020

American Jewish University has an endowment valued at about $26.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of American Jewish University grew 17.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at American Jewish University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.82M

2021 Salaries

8.43%

decline from 2020

In 2021, American Jewish University paid a median of $9.82M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($22M) and a 8.43% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$944k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, American Jewish University paid a total of $944k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.62% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Jewish University was Professor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Jewish University were Management with 28 employees, Service with 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Jewish University was Male Professor with 7 employees, and Female Professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Jewish University.