American Jewish University (116846)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,720

69% growth from 2021

2019 Default Rate

2.08%

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

96%

25 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

108

51.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

50%

2 Graduates

About

American Jewish University (116846) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at American Jewish University (116846) were Early Childhood Education & Teaching (12 degrees awarded), Rabbinical Studies (7 degrees), and Religious Education (5 degrees).

In 2022, 86 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Jewish University (116846). 83.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (52 degrees), 6.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Jewish University (116846) is $9,720, which is $−18,610 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American Jewish University (116846) was 2.08%, corresponding to 2 out of the 96 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at American Jewish University (116846) is $9,720, which is $18,610 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2022, 79% of undergraduate students attending American Jewish University (116846) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,720

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at American Jewish University (116846) was $9,720. The cost of tuition at American Jewish University (116846) is $−18,610 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at American Jewish University (116846) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 21% with respect to 2021, when 100% 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.

2.08%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American Jewish University (116846) was 2.08%, which represents 2 out of the 96 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 108 students enrolled at American Jewish University (116846) in 2022.

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.

Enrollment

American Jewish University (116846) had a total enrollment of 108 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at American Jewish University (116846) is 56 students and the part-time enrollment is 52. This means that 51.9% 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 74.1% White, 6.48% Hispanic or Latino, 2.78% Asian, 0.926% Black or African American, and 0.926% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at American Jewish University (116846) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.4%) and Black or African American Female (7.14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.5%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Jewish University (116846) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 108 students. The full-time enrollment at American Jewish University (116846) is 56 and the part-time enrollment is 52. This means that 51.9% of students enrolled at American Jewish University (116846) are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American Jewish University (116846) was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), American Jewish University (116846) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Jewish University (116846) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
80 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students
Asian
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Jewish University (116846) is 74.1% White, 6.48% Hispanic or Latino, 2.78% Asian, 0.926% Black or African American, and 0.926% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% 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, 13 students (12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 58 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 (52 degrees awarded). There were 6.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at American Jewish University (116846) is Early Childhood Education & Teaching (12 degrees awarded), followed by Rabbinical Studies (7 degrees) and Religious Education (5 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (12 degrees awarded), Education (71 degrees), and Psychology (2 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 (1,829,654 people), Accountants & auditors (1,071,463 people), Other managers (833,391 people), Secondary school teachers (534,806 people), and Financial managers (525,103 people).

The most specialized majors at American Jewish University (116846) in 2022 are Theology (12 degrees awarded), Education (71 degrees), Psychology (2 degrees), Business (1 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at American Jewish University (116846) are Theology (12 degrees awarded), Education (71 degrees), Psychology (2 degrees), Business (1 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (0 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,472,884 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (684,280 people), Computer Systems Design (586,742 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (571,016 people), and Banking & related activities (531,258 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).

Most Common (2022)

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
12 degrees awarded
Rabbinical Studies
7 degrees awarded
Religious Education
5 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at American Jewish University (116846) was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 12 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 14 degrees were awarded to men at American Jewish University (116846), which is 0.194 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (72).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 7 degrees were awarded to men at American Jewish University (116846) in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 0.123 times less than the 57 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 57 degrees were awarded to men at American Jewish University (116846) in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 8.14 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 33% 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, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at American Jewish University (116846) is Male and Asian (0% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 50% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Jewish University (116846) is white (52 degrees awarded). There were 6.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

16.3% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
43 degrees awarded
White Male
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Jewish University (116846) is white female (43 degrees awarded). There were 4.78 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (9 degrees).

Operations

American Jewish University (116846) has an endowment valued at nearly $23.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −9.63M (−41.6%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, American Jewish University (116846) had a total salary expenditure of 24.3M. American Jewish University (116846) employs 10 Professors. Most academics at American Jewish University (116846) are Male Professor (7), and Female Professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Jewish University (116846) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Endowment

$23.2M

2022 Endowment

11.9%

decline from 2021

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

$10.2M

2022 Salaries

3.36%

growth from 2021

In 2022, American Jewish University (116846) paid a median of $10.2M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($24.3M) and a 3.36% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.43% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 7.67% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, American Jewish University (116846) paid a total of $1.02M to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 10% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Jewish University (116846) was Professor with 10 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Jewish University (116846) were Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, Management with 26 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Jewish University (116846) was Male Professor with 7 employees, and Female Professor with 3 employees.

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

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