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American Jewish University (AJU)
- 15600 Mulholland Dr
- Los Angeles, CA 90077
- OPEID College Code: 00274100
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- General Phone: (310) 476-9777 x539
- President: Robert Wexler
- Website: www.ajula.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 223
- College Alias: AJU

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Religious Affiliation
- Jewish
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - AJU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.ajula.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 38 | 55 | 93 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 32 (84%) | 45 (82%) | 77 (83%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 13 (41%) | 18 (40%) | 31 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 18 | 58% |
| ACT ® Exam | 13 | 42% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 675 |
| SAT ® Math | 472 | 588 |
| SAT ® Writing | 453 | 665 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 32 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: AJU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 47% | 29% | 12% | 94% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,953 | $2,665 | $9,708 | $9,447 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 70 | 66 | 44 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,300 | $20,300 | $19,300 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,300 | $20,300 | $19,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,890 | $10,778 | $10,710 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $2,990 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $36,576 | $35,338 | $34,260 |
| Out of State | $36,576 | $35,338 | $34,260 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,686 | $21,560 | $20,560 |
| Out of State | $22,686 | $21,560 | $20,560 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,686 | $21,560 | $20,560 |
| Out of State | $22,686 | $21,560 | $20,560 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Theology School | $21,230 | $21,230 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 | - | - |
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other | 3 | 14 | - |
| Education | |||
| Education, Other | - | 25 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | |||
| Comparative Literature | 2 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | - | - | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | |||
| Jewish Studies | 5 | - | - |
| Psychology | |||
| Psychology | 8 | - | - |
| Public Administration and Social Services | |||
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 | - | - |
| Social Sciences | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | - | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | - | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | |||
| Rabbinical Studies | - | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 223 Undergraduate: 96 Graduate: 70 Professional: 57
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 93 Female: 130
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 37 Female: 59
- Graduate Gender Male: 20 Female: 50
- Professional Gender Male: 36 Female: 21
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 214 Part-Time: 9
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 96 Part-Time: 0
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 61 Part-Time: 9
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 57 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 6 | 3% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 10 | 4% |
| White | 207 | 93% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 20 | 9% |
| Ages 20-21 | 35 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 44 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 61 | 27% |
| Ages 30-34 | 27 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 11 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 15 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 7 | 3% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 222 | 133 | 89 |
| Faculty Status | 71 | 15 | 56 |
| Tenured Faculty | 10 | 10 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 71 | 15 | 56 |
| Primarily Instruction | 71 | 15 | 56 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 27 | 26 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 28 | 21 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 96 | 71 | 25 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 34 | 34 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 62 | 37 | 25 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,423 (15) | $78,508 (9) | $70,796 (6) |
| Professor | $87,622 (8) | $84,996 (6) | $95,500 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $70,160 (2) | $70,160 (2) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,703 (2) | - (-) | $59,703 (2) |
| Lecturer | $56,883 (3) | $56,277 (1) | $57,186 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,711 (15) | $64,235 (9) | $57,925 (6) |
| Professor | $71,692 (8) | $69,544 (6) | $78,138 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $57,405 (2) | $57,405 (2) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,849 (2) | - (-) | $48,849 (2) |
| Lecturer | $46,541 (3) | $46,046 (1) | $46,789 (2) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 75% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 91% |
| Female | 62% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 86% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
