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American Jewish University

15600 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90077

http://www.ajula.edu/

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American Jewish University is a thriving center of Jewish resources and talent built upon the mission of Jewish Learning, Culture, Ethics, Leadership and Peoplehood. In 2007, the University of Judaism merged with Brandeis-Bardin creating a landmark entity, American Jewish University, with two campuses, a single vision and a shared future. Today American Jewish University is one of the largest and most innovative Jewish institutions in the country.

Heartened by our vibrant Jewish community, we continue to add faculty, expand our curriculum and develop innovative academic programs that prepare undergraduate, graduate and rabbinical students for rewarding lives - as leaders in the Jewish community as well as society at large. Our graduates are making a difference in the world.

Our role as a leadership training ground is matched by our commitment to provide the broader community with a variety of substantive educational experiences. Our lectures, symposia, special institutes, classes and a wide array of cultural offerings are enhancing thousands of individuals’ understanding of Judaism, and expanding their knowledge about the history , traditions and languages of this glorious ancient heritage.

While American Jewish University takes pride in the histories of both the University of Judaism and Brandeis-Bardin, each founded in the 1940’s, we are also looking to the future. Both campuses are replete with exciting possibilities that serve to further the promise and potential of the millions of Jews in this nation. Our think tanks, the Center for Israel Studies (CIS), which focuses on promoting greater understanding of the State of Israel, and the Sigi Ziering Institute, that explores ethical and religious implications of the Holocaust, are reaching diverse Jewish communities through programs that add meaning and connections to their lives.

We are an American Jewish University for the entire community: college students, graduate students in business, education and arts, aspiring rabbis, Jews of every belief, background and branch of Judaism, and non-Jews as well. We invite you to learn more about our wealth of programs, how we are impacting the world and how you can become a part of this extended community.

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American Jewish University

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The American Jewish University, formerly the separate institutions University of Judaism and Brandeis-Bardin Institute, is a Jewish, non-denominational and highly eclectic institution. Its largest component is its Whizin Center for Continuing Education in which 12,000 students are enrolled annually in non-credit granting courses. A prominent program of the Center is the university's annual speaker series, featuring luminaries like Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Colin Powell, and other political and diplomatic leaders. AJU's academic division includes the College of Arts and Sciences, leading to a B.A. degree in majors such as Bioethics (pre-med), Business, Communication Arts & Advocacy, Jewish Studies, Political Science and Psychology. In addition, AJU offers graduate degrees through the Fingerhut School of Education, The David L. Lieber Graduate School, and the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, a Conservative Jewish rabbinical seminary. AJU is host to two "think tanks," the Center for Israel Studies (CIS) and the Sigi Ziering Institute: Exploring the Ethical and Religious Implications of the Holocaust. Through the Brandeis-Bardin Institute, the University has oversight over Camps Ramah, Alonim, and Gan Alonim.

Undergraduate study

The College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is the program of undergraduate study at AJU. The College has one of the lowest student-to-faculty ratios in the country, 7:1. Class size is small, averaging fewer than 20 students per course.

The academic program itself at the College grants the Bachelor of Arts degree. The core curriculum consists of over half the required credits during a student's time at the College, and consists of the study of Western, non-Western, and Jewish civilizations, foreign language studies, arts, science, math, and computer study. Several academic majors and minors are offered including:

Bioethics, Business, English and Literature, Jewish Studies, Journalism, Liberal Studies, Literature and Politics, Political Science, Behavioral Sciences (Psychology), and U.S. Public Policy
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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Jewish
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
142
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 19,300
Students Receiving Aid:
50%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
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Degree Programs at American Jewish University

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • Comparative Literature
        A program that focuses on two or more literary traditions in the original languages or in translation. Includes instruction in comparative linguistics; applicable foreign languages; English/French language and literature; literary criticism; and applications to genre, period, national, and textual studies as well as literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama.
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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Jewish/ Judaic Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people. Includes instruction in Jewish religious heritage, sacred texts, and law; Jewish philosophy and intellectual history; Jewish life and culture, both in Israel and the Jewish Diaspora; historical Jewish minority cultures such as the Yiddish, Sephardic, and other; anti-Semitism, gentile relations and Shoa; Zionism; and modern developments within Judaism.
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  • Business

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      • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
        This major includes program in business, management, marketing and related support services. Check with the school to find out the specifics of a particular program.
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  • Life Science

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      • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • International Relations and Affairs See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
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      • International Relations and Affairs
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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  • Social Work

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    • Public Policy Analysis
      A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Includes instruction in the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation; microeconomic analysis of policy issues; resource allocation and decision modeling; cost/benefit analysis; statistical methods; and applications to specific public policy topics.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Jewish/ Judaic Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people. Includes instruction in Jewish religious heritage, sacred texts, and law; Jewish philosophy and intellectual history; Jewish life and culture, both in Israel and the Jewish Diaspora; historical Jewish minority cultures such as the Yiddish, Sephardic, and other; anti-Semitism, gentile relations and Shoa; Zionism; and modern developments within Judaism.
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  • Business

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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
        This major includes program in business, management, marketing and related support services. Check with the school to find out the specifics of a particular program.
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  • Education

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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 61%
Men 39%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 92%
Other 7%
African-American 1%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 55%
Out-of-State 45%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 55%
Texas 14%
New York 7%
Colorado 7%
Arizona 7%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 85%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 19,300    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 18,480    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 820    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 980 35%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 5,048 7%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 7,387 30%  
Student Loans:
 $ 6,863 26%  
Any Aid:
   50%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 84%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 530, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 610, Math: 560
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 40%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 17, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 30, Verbal: 29, Math: 31

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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American Jewish University
Los Angeles, CA 90077
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