American Jewish University (116846)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,734

0.144% growth from 2022

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

96%

25 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

209

47.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.8%

4 Graduates

About

American Jewish University (116846) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at American Jewish University (116846) were Early Childhood Education & Teaching (31 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 77 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Jewish University (116846). 87% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (59 degrees), 11.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Jewish University (116846) is $9,734, which is $−19,546 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American Jewish University (116846) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 31 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at American Jewish University (116846) is $9,734, which is $19,546 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2023, 26% of undergraduate students attending American Jewish University (116846) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,734

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at American Jewish University (116846) was $9,734. The cost of tuition at American Jewish University (116846) is $−19,546 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American Jewish University (116846) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of American Jewish University (116846) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Jewish University (116846) was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNM% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at American Jewish University (116846) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

26% of undergraduate students at American Jewish University (116846) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 67.1% with respect to 2022, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Jewish University (116846) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American Jewish University (116846) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 31 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

American Jewish University (116846) received 25 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 39% annual growth. Out of those 25 applicants, 24 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96% acceptance rate.

There were 209 students enrolled at American Jewish University (116846) in 2023.

American Jewish University (116846) has an overall enrollment yield of 25%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Acceptance Rate in 2018

Accepted Out of 25

In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American Jewish University (116846) was 96% (24 admissions from 25 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 82.9%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants declined by 39%, while admissions declined by 29.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of American Jewish University (116846) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at American Jewish University (116846) in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

American Jewish University (116846) had a total enrollment of 209 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at American Jewish University (116846) is 100 students and the part-time enrollment is 109. This means that 47.8% of students enrolled at American Jewish University (116846) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Jewish University (116846), both undergraduate and graduate, is 67% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.31% Black or African American, 3.35% Two or More Races, and 0.957% Asian.

Students enrolled at American Jewish University (116846) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%) and Two or More Races Female (6.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.1%), followed by White Male (15.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Jewish University (116846) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 209 students. The full-time enrollment at American Jewish University (116846) is 100 and the part-time enrollment is 109. This means that 47.8% of students enrolled at American Jewish University (116846) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Jewish University (116846) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
140 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
30 enrolled students
Black or African American
9 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Jewish University (116846) is 67% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.31% Black or African American, 3.35% Two or More Races, and 0.957% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14 students (6.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 57 more women than men received degrees from American Jewish University (116846). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Jewish University (116846) is white (59 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at American Jewish University (116846) is Early Childhood Education & Teaching (31 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Jewish University (116846), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Education (62 degrees), and Business (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Jewish University (116846) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,706,899 people), Accountants & auditors (1,055,312 people), Other managers (862,700 people), Secondary school teachers (569,941 people), and Financial managers (549,473 people).

The most specialized majors at American Jewish University (116846) in 2023 are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Education (62 degrees), Business (5 degrees), Psychology (1 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Jewish University (116846) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at American Jewish University (116846) are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Education (62 degrees), Business (5 degrees), Psychology (1 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Jewish University (116846) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Jewish University (116846).

Early Childhood Education & Teaching

Most Common (2023)

31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at American Jewish University (116846) was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at American Jewish University (116846) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at American Jewish University (116846), which is 0.149 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Jewish University (116846) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 5 degrees were awarded to men at American Jewish University (116846) in Rabbinical Studies, which is 1.25 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 54 degrees were awarded to women at American Jewish University (116846) in Early Childhood Education & Teaching. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from American Jewish University (116846) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at American Jewish University (116846) is Female and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 75% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
59 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Jewish University (116846) is white (59 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

6.49% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
52 degrees awarded
White Male
7 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Jewish University (116846) is white female (52 degrees awarded). There were 7.43 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (7 degrees).

Operations

American Jewish University (116846) has an endowment valued at nearly $24M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.29M (34.5%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, American Jewish University (116846) had a total salary expenditure of 27M. American Jewish University (116846) employs 8 Professors. Most academics at American Jewish University (116846) are Male Professor (6), and Female Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Jewish University (116846) are: Management, with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 13 employees.

Endowment

$24M

2023 Endowment

3.68%

growth from 2022

American Jewish University (116846) has an endowment valued at about $24M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of American Jewish University (116846) grew 3.68% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at American Jewish University (116846) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.9M

2023 Salaries

7.73%

growth from 2022

In 2023, American Jewish University (116846) paid a median of $10.9M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($27M) and a 7.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.36% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.43% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$888k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, American Jewish University (116846) paid a total of $888k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.12% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Jewish University (116846) was Professor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Jewish University (116846) were Management with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Jewish University (116846) was Male Professor with 6 employees, and Female Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Jewish University (116846).

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