PrivateUrbanSpertus College
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
Chicago, Illinois 60605
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Private urban college in Chicago
Spertus College is a private urban institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The institute was founded in 1924 as Chicago's College of Jewish Studies.
- •In 1970, its name changed from College of Jewish Studies to Spertus College to honor donations made by brothers Maurice and Herman Spertus ru .
- •In 1993, the name was changed to Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies.
- •In 2013, the name changed to Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.
- •Byron Sherwin (1946–2015) was director of doctoral programs.
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Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
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Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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