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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 488. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 484 and 610.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. AJU has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 223 in 2007-2008 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 | 15 | education courses |
| Business and Management | 13 | business and related services |
| Religion and Philosophy | 12 | rabinnical studies, Jewish studies |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | political science, comparative literature, international relations, liberal arts and humanities |
| Science | 6 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | public policy analysis |
Number of programs and degrees for AJU in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 30 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 29 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, AJU had a total enrollment of 223 students (194 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 48% |
| Graduate | 52% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 76% |
| (Foreign Students) | 24% |
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 113 of its 194 (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 | 74 | 69 | 93% | 18 | 26% |
| Men | 34 | 32 | 94% | 6 | 19% |
| Women | 40 | 37 | 92% | 12 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 488 | 686 |
| SAT Math | 484 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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 | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,352 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,352 |
| Room and board | $ 11,416 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,235 |
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.
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 | 4 | $96,260 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $80,884 | 6 | $76,177 |
*: 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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