Gratz College

Melrose Park, PA
7605 Old York Rd, Melrose Park, PA 19027-3010
215-635-7300

Gratz College is a private, non-profit college located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The college was founded in 1895 and is the oldest independent college in the city. Gratz College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of liberal arts and Jewish studies disciplines.

The college is named for its founder, Rebecca Gratz, who was a pioneer in Jewish education. Gratz College was originally established as a school for Jewish women. Today, the college is open to students of all backgrounds and faiths.

Gratz College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The college's main campus is located in the historic Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia. The college also has a satellite campus in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania.

Gratz College offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Undergraduate programs include liberal arts disciplines such as English, history, and psychology. The college also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies. Graduate programs include Master of Arts degrees in Jewish Studies and Holocaust and Genocide Studies.

Gratz College is home to the Gratz College Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts and documents related to the history of the college and the Jewish community in Philadelphia. The college also operates the Gratz Center for Jewish Education, which provides educational resources and programs for the Jewish community.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 454

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

Main Website: https://www.gratz.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.gratz.edu/financial-aid