American Jewish University

www.aju.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,000
    2.73% growth from 2023
    2018 Acceptance Rate
    96%
    25 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    424
    35.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    44.4%
    4 Graduates

    About

    American Jewish University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Post-Masters Certificate concentrations at American Jewish University were Teacher Education (13 degrees awarded) and Rabbinical Studies (1 degrees).

    In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Jewish University. 81.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (38 degrees), 2.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at American Jewish University is $10,000, which is $−18,178 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at American Jewish University is $10,000, which is $18,178 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    In 2024, 16% of undergraduate students attending American Jewish University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,000
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Jewish University was $10,000. The cost of tuition at American Jewish University is $−18,178 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    16%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    10%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    16% of undergraduate students at American Jewish University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 38.5% with respect to 2023, when 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    American Jewish University received 25 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 39% annual growth. Out of those 25 applicants, 24 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96% acceptance rate.

    There were 424 students enrolled at American Jewish University in 2024.

    American Jewish University has an overall enrollment yield of 25%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    96%
    Acceptance Rate in 2018
    24
    Accepted Out of 25

    In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American Jewish University was 96% (24 admissions from 25 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 82.9%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants declined by 39%, while admissions declined by 29.4%.

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    Enrollment

    American Jewish University had a total enrollment of 424 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at American Jewish University is 150 students and the part-time enrollment is 274. This means that 35.4% of students enrolled at American Jewish University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at American Jewish University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.1% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.89% Black or African American, 1.65% Two or More Races, 0.708% Asian, and 0.236% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at American Jewish University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.5%) and Two or More Races Female (5.26%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.4%), followed by White Male (14%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    35.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at American Jewish University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 424 students. The full-time enrollment at American Jewish University is 150 and the part-time enrollment is 274. This means that 35.4% of students enrolled at American Jewish University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      327 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      57 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      8 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at American Jewish University is 77.1% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.89% Black or African American, 1.65% Two or More Races, 0.708% Asian, and 0.236% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    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, 18 students (4.25%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 47 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 (38 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

    The most common Post-Masters Certificate concentration at American Jewish University is Teacher Education (13 degrees awarded), followed by Rabbinical Studies (1 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (8 degrees awarded), Education (62 degrees), and Business (5 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 (1,604,574 people), Accountants & auditors (1,025,831 people), Other managers (778,906 people), Financial managers (534,798 people), and Secondary school teachers (525,642 people).

    The most specialized majors at American Jewish University in 2024 are Theology (8 degrees awarded), Education (62 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, Physicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

    The most specialized majors at American Jewish University are Theology (8 degrees awarded), Education (62 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (3,071,374 people), Computer Systems Design (581,625 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (523,180 people), Banking & related activities (463,097 people), and Construction (444,196 people).

    The most specialized majors at American Jewish University are Theology (8 degrees awarded), Education (62 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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.
    Early Childhood Education & Teaching
    Most Common (2024)
    6 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American Jewish University was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 6 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    14
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    61
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at American Jewish University, which is 0.23 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (61).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at American Jewish University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 0.114 times less than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at American Jewish University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 8.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    50%
    100% Completion Time
    50%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 50% of students graduating from American Jewish University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      38 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      14 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      7 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at American Jewish University is white (38 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

    13.3% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      52 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      43 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      30 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Jewish University is white female (52 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (43 degrees).

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    Operations

    American Jewish University has an endowment valued at nearly $25.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.38M (32.8%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

    In 2024, American Jewish University had a total salary expenditure of 27.9M. American Jewish University employs 10 Professors. Most academics at American Jewish University are Male Professor (6), and Female Professor (4).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Jewish University are: Management, with 41 employees, Service, with 23 employees, and Research with 10 employees.

    Endowment

    $25.5M
    2024 Endowment
    6.19%
    growth from 2023

    American Jewish University has an endowment valued at about $25.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of American Jewish University grew 6.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $11.3M
    2024 Salaries
    2.92%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, American Jewish University paid a median of $11.3M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($27.9M) and a 2.92% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.73% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.36% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.26M
    Instructional Salaries
    10
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, American Jewish University paid a total of $1.26M to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Jewish University were Management with 41 employees, Service with 23 employees, and Research with 10 employees.

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