American Jewish University

University of Judaism, presently known as the American Jewish University, is located in Los Angeles, California. Also known as AJU, it was established in 1947. Dr. Mordecai Kaplan, the spiritual founder of the university, was a Jewish thinker and philosopher. The University of Judaism merged with the Brandeis - Bardin Institute in March 2007 and became the American Jewish University. AJU offers an array of degrees and certificate programs through the following schools :

• Fingerhut School of Education
• Lieber School of Graduate Studies
• Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies

AJU is home to several student organizations such as the Bio - Ethics Association, the Psychology Association, the Political Science Association, tIsrael Action, the Sports Club, ASAJU Student Government, and Tikkun Olam. Students can take advantage of financial aid at AJU in the form of the Dean’s Scholarship, the President’s Scholarship, the AJU/JVS Scholarship, loans and grants.

American Jewish University Highlights

Where American Jewish University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Jewish religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

AJU Students

The student enrollment at AJU was 223 in 2007-2008 (194 full-time equivalent).

About 33% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 67% of the class.

Undergrads are 48% of enrolled students and graduate students are 52%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 89% are full-time and 11% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: AJU participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

AJU provides on-campus housing for 113 of its 194 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

AJU Admissions (2008-2009)

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