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Gratz College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

85 Faculty Members | 8:01 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Jewish

General Information

Address

Gratz College

7605 Old York Rd, Melrose Park, Pennsylvania 19027

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Phone

(215) 635-7300

Website
https://www.gratz.edu/

Mission Statement

The mission of Gratz College, expressed through its four divisions (School of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies, Netzky Division of Continuing Education, the Jewish Community High School and the Tuttleman Library) is to promote passionate lifelong learning of Jewish culture, tradition, religion, ethics and Hebrew language; to imbue its graduates with professional skills and knowledge and to enhance a deep understanding of Judaism and its contribution to the spirituality that many seek in the contemporary world.

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Mission Statement

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The mission of Gratz College, expressed through its four divisions (School of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies, Netzky Division of Continuing Education, the Jewish Community High School and the Tuttleman Library) is to promote passionate lifelong learning of Jewish culture, tradition, religion, ethics and Hebrew language; to imbue its graduates with professional skills and knowledge and to enhance a deep understanding of Judaism and its contribution to the spirituality that many seek in the contemporary world.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$20,633

Out of state

$20,633
Graduate

In state

$17,042

Out of state

$17,042

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Jewish/Judaic Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
      • A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PHILOSOPHY AND 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. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PSYCHOLOGY
    • Psychology, General
      • 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. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Education, General
  • Holocaust and Related Studies
  • Jewish/Judaic Studies
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
      • A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental operations. Includes instruction in business management, principles of public administration, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources management, taxation of non-profit organizations, and business law as applied to non-profit organizations. See other colleges that offer this major
  • EDUCATION
    • Education, General
      • A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching, the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and the social foundations of education. See other colleges that offer this major
  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
      • A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
    • Holocaust and Related Studies
      • A program that focuses on genocide in human history with particular reference to Twentieth Century genocides such as that of the Ottoman Armenians during World War I and the Nazi Holocaust during World War II. Programs also focus on topics such as survivor studies and counseling, war crimes research and prevention, reconciliation and compensation, ethical and spiritual issues, holocaust art and literature, and legacy and effect in relation to subsequent generations. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PHILOSOPHY AND 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. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
$50
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
80%
Male Students
20%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian91.81%
  2. Not Specified2.98%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities1.98%
  4. Hispanic/Latino1.74%
  5. Asian0.74%
  6. Black0.5%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.25%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

733

Undergraduate students

275

Graduate students

458

Attendance breakdown

Full time
32%
Part time
68%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
Female sports:
  • Other Sports
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
  • Lacrosse
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Wrestling
    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Swimming and Diving
    • Water Polo
    • Basketball
    • Track and Field, X-Country
    • Golf
    • Other Sports

    • Female

    • Other Sports
    • Gymnastics
    • Soccer
    • Wrestling
    • Lacrosse
    • Swimming and Diving
    • Softball
    • Track and Field, X-Country
    • Water Polo
    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Golf
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