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Address: 7605 Old York Rd, Melrose Park, Pennsylvania 19027-3010
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Phone Number: (215) 635-7300
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Website: https://www.gratz.edu/
About
Gratz College is a private not-for-profit college located in Philadelphia and has a Jewish religious affiliation. It was founded in 1895 in North America as the first independent college for Jewish studies. Its mission is to provide the students with engaging and pluralistic education both for the personal enrichment and professional growth of a student. The college was founded as 'Hebrew Sunday School Society' by Rebecca Gratz to provide education to the Jewish community during 1838.
It is internationally acclaimed as an institution, providing high-quality education to its students and making them effective educators, leaders, and scholars.
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The student-faculty ratio of the college is 17:1.
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Grats College accreditation - The college is accredited by the Middle State Commission on Higher Education.
Online Education at Gratz College
The college offers students with the online platform called 'Gratz College Moodle' which is accessible 24/7. The students can access the information regarding the course and the program-related materials can be downloaded. Students can apply for various financial aids, get the newsletter, upload assignments and indulge in the student-faculty interaction.
Reviews
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The college is well organized and sophisticated.
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Faculty and staff are helpful and offer valuable assistance.
- The online courses are easy to access and offer an updated curriculum.
Overview
Institution Type |
(4 Years) Private Not-For-Profit |
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Headquartered at |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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FAFSA/Federal School Code |
004058 |
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Institutional Accreditation |
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Religious Affiliation |
Jewish |
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Historically Black College or University |
No |
Data Source: https://www.gratz.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS, Federal Student Aid, CHEA.
Statistics
| Student Faculty Ratio | 17: 1 | |
| Total Population | 306 | |
| Student Population | Full Time: 78 | Part Time: 228 |
| Gender Division | Male: 17 % | Female: 83 % |
Graduation rate with bachelors degree completed
Race & Ethnicity
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2016.
Majors and Online Programs
Gratz College offers 21 online programs across 5 Majors
Business Management
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Education
Offering 8 programs accross 2 degrees
History
Offering 2 programs accross 2 degrees
Human Services
Offering 3 programs accross 2 degrees
Theology
Offering 7 programs accross 5 degrees
Admissions
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2017.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The college provides various financial aids for the students through Federal Aid, Grants, and Military aid. Gratz College Federal school code is 004058.
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Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans, Plus Loan, and Perkins loans are the federal loans available for the students of the college.
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Pell Grant is available as well.
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Post 9/11 GI Bill Montgomery GI Bill active duty, Survivors and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program and Vocational Rehabilitation and employment are the various military financial aids available for the students.
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It provided $11,804 to the students through Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
The college offers students with the following scholarships.
| Benjamin and Dorothy Abrams | Ann Druitt | Rebecca and David Karavin |
| Lena and Anna Abramson | Abraham Getman Memorial Scholarship for Holocaust Studies | Seymour M. Shore |
| Moishele Bursztyn | Judaic Lodge Scholarship Fund | Albert and Ida Shugarman |
Federal Aid
| Federal Loans | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Direct Subsidized Loan | Varies | U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen, Enrolled at least half-time | June 30th, 2018 |
| Direct Unsubsidized loan | Varies | U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen, Enrolled at least half-time. | June 30th, 2018 |
| Direct PLUS Loan | Varies | U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen, Enrolled at least half-time. | June 30th, 2018 |
| Federal Perkins Loan | Varies | U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen, Enrolled at least half-time. | June 30th, 2018 |
| Federal Grants | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Pell Grant | Varies | Undergraduate. Accepted as a Regular student. | June 30th, 2018 |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
Military and Veteran Benefits
| Military Financial Aid | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Post 9/11 GI Bill | $13,293 | Honorably Discharged from the military, Served 30 days after Sep10,2001. | Varies |
| Montgomery GI Bill -Active Duty | Varies | Honorably Discharged from the military, Served 30 days after Sep10,2001. | Varies |
| Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program | Varies | Honorably Discharged from the military, Served 30 days after Sep10,2001. | Varies |
| Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment | Varies | Honorably Discharged from the military, Served 30 days after Sep10,2001. | Varies |
Data Source: https://www.gratz.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
| Post-9/11 GI Bill Award | Number of Students | Amount per year |
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| Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits | 6 | $11,804 |
| Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduate students | 6 | $11,804 |
Data Source: https://www.gratz.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
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