John F Kennedy University

100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00448400
  • President: Steven Stargardter
  • Fax: (925) 969-3399
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 1,530

John F Kennedy University

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available

Website:

www.jfku.edu

Mission Statement

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Parent Company

  • National University System

Accreditation

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
  • - Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • - Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • - Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • - Higher Part-Time Four-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
  • - Majority Graduate/Professional
  • Size Classification
  • - Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact John F Kennedy University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Business and Marketing Studies

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Business Administration Degree-335-
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Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree--5-
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree--7-
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Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy Degree--64-
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree--13-
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Museology and Museum Studies Degree4-11-
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Legal Professions and Studies

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Law Degree---46
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Paralegal Degree-14--
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts Degree-8--
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Liberal Arts, Other Degree----
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other Degree-2--
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Psychology

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Clinical Psychology Degree--314
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Counseling Psychology Degree--19-
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Psychology Degree-28--
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Psychology, Other Degree4-7-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Degree----
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Fine Studio Arts Degree--8-
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates John F Kennedy University accepts.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.jfku.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The John F Kennedy University admissions office phone number is (925) 969-3528. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.jfku.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $63.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $63.00

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credit

Considerations for Admission

None Available

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,530
  • - Undergraduate: 216

    - Graduate: 1,314

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender
  • - Male: 417

    - Female: 1,209

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender
  • - Male: 83

    - Female: 238

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

  • Graduate Gender
  • - Male: 334

    - Female: 971

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 454

    - Part-Time: 1,172

  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 39

    - Part-Time: 282

  • Graduate Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 415

    - Part-Time: 890

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien352%
American Indian100.7%
Black1198%
Asian1147%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander50.3%
Hispanic1339%
White73548%
Unknown36624%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Ages 20-2170.4%
Ages 22-241097%
Ages 25-2937623%
Ages 30-3427917%
Ages 35-3917111%
Ages 40-4932920%
Ages 50-6525316%
Age Over 65120.7%
Age Unknown906%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending John F Kennedy University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://

Graduate Student Expenses

 In-StateOut of State
Annual Tuition and Fees For Graduate Students
Law School$18,895$18,895

Financial Aid

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The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The John F Kennedy University financial aid office phone number is (925) 969-3385. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)3.5%2.5%2.3%
Number in Default17810
Number in Repayment477320432

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Vehicle Theft-1-
On Campus
Burglary--1
Vehicle Theft-1-
Nearby Public Area
Forcible Rape--1

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees373138235
Faculty Status24855193
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service22036184
Primarily Instruction22036184
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial37316
Other Professionals27216
Technical and/or Paraprofessional895039
Clerical And Secretarial693831
Skilled Crafts44-
Service and/or Maintenance541

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$68,788 (36)$65,693 (10)$69,978 (26)
Professor$73,391 (21)$72,656 (7)$73,759 (14)
Associate Professor$70,341 (8)$63,802 (1)$71,275 (7)
Assistant Professor$53,202 (7)$42,265 (2)$57,577 (5)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,282 (36)$53,750 (10)$57,256 (26)
Professor$60,049 (21)$59,447 (7)$60,349 (14)
Associate Professor$57,553 (8)$52,203 (1)$58,317 (7)
Assistant Professor$43,530 (7)$34,581 (2)$47,110 (5)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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