Below Average

Score: 43/100

Overall (traditional)

B+

Outcome Rating

74/100 · earnings-weighted

American Jewish University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Los Angeles, California 90077

🌐 www.aju.edu/

American Jewish University — tuition $9,734

American Jewish University campus, Los Angeles, CA. Photo: Cbl62 (talk) at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 31%

Outcomes

51/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

37/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

209

Total Enrollment

31%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at American Jewish University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,954

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

44.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

10.3%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 92nd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $3,113,951
Avg rent near campus: $9,268/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90067 (4.7% cap, Los Angeles)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$9,734	$9,734

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Early Childhood Education and Teaching 49 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 13 grads/yr Rabbinical Studies 6 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 5 grads/yr Religious Education 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from American Jewish University's top programs commonly pursue.

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Elementary school teachers, except special education

$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

$61k/yr 117,200 jobs

Preschool teachers, except special education

$37k/yr 555,100 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$63k/yr 633,700 jobs

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 27,300 jobs

Clergy

$61k/yr 262,000 jobs

Student Demographics

209

Total Students

76%

Women

11%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%

Hispanic 14%

Black 4%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 20%

Hybrid (Some Online) 1%

Fully Online 79%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 11%

25-64 (Adult) 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at American Jewish University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend American Jewish University?

Tuition at American Jewish University is $9,734 for in-state students and $9,734 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at American Jewish University?

The graduation rate at American Jewish University is 31%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is American Jewish University a good school?

American Jewish University has a Repit College Score of 43/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend American Jewish University?

American Jewish University has a total enrollment of 209 students.

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