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AJU is found in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Jewish identity. AJU is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
AJU is known for its programs in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 472 and 588. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
AJU maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 223 in 2007 at AJU.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. AJU has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. AJU offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
American Jewish University
15600 Mulholland Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90077-1519
http://www.ajula.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 25 | education courses |
| Business And Management | 17 | business and related services |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | rabinnical studies, Jewish studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | comparative literature, political science, liberal arts and humanities, international relations |
| Science | 2 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | public policy analysis |
Number of programs and degrees for AJU in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 39 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 22 | 9 |
| First-professional certificate | 10 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, AJU had a total enrollment of 223 students (217 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 42% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| First Professional | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Unknown | 13% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
AJU offers campus housing for 186 of its 217 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 93 | 77 | 83% | 31 | 40% |
| Men | 38 | 32 | 84% | 13 | 41% |
| Women | 55 | 45 | 82% | 18 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 675 |
| SAT Math | 472 | 588 |
| SAT Writing | 453 | 665 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 58% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,300 |
| Room and board | $ 10,890 |
| Room charge | $ 5,808 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,082 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
AJU participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 274100)
AJU has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $84,996 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $78,508 | 6 | $70,796 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
LIBERAL ARTS
Comparative Literature
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets AJU Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Jewish affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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