Gratz College is a private non-profit institution located in Philadelphia and has a Jewish religious affiliation. The college was founded in the year 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 the 'Hebrew Sunday School Society' by Rebecca Gratz to provide education to the Jewish community during 1838.
Gratz College offers many credentials and programs which have expanded greatly over the last 20 years. The College includes Ph.D., EdH, Masters’ Level Programs, BA Programs, Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates. The College also has students from 36 States and 6 Countries enrolled in its Fully Online Courses.
The core values at Gratz College are to develop educational resources for the Jewish Community, promote the love for knowledge, and inspire academic excellence.
The Student population at Gratz College is 332 with 113 Undergraduates.
Gratz College Accreditation
Gratz College is a Private Non-Profit institution that received accreditation from the Middle States Commission for Higher Education (MSCHE) in 1967 to offer various degree programs.
Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Gratz College is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the State of Israel. The College is also a partner of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.