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Gratz is located in a large suburb, in Melrose Park, PA. The school is officially a Jewish school. Gratz is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at Gratz often study education and teaching.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 441 students (365 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Gratz are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Gratz has a large share of part-time students.
More complete details are provided below.
Gratz College
7605 Old York Rd
Melrose Park, PA 19027-3010
http://www.gratz.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 255 | education |
| Religion and Philosophy | 30 | Jewish studies, religious education, religious music, theology and religious vocations |
Number of programs and degrees for Gratz in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 275 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Gratz had a total enrollment of 441 students (365 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 1% |
| Graduate | 99% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 30% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cheltenham, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 790 |
Financial Aid:
Gratz participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 405800)
Gratz has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $68,037 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gratz Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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