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- School Code: 143700
- Phone: (202) 885-1000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
85.36%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
7:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
22FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$23,597Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Business Administration Degree
The business administration program at Catholic University of America prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other District Of Columbia colleges that offer business administration degrees.
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Catholic University of America
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
Catholic University of America provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Washington, District Of Columbia and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over 7,000 students enroll at CUA yearly.
Students may choose from several areas of study, including:
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Social Sciences
- Architecture
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common standardized test scores among students admitted to CUA are in the range of 22 - 27 on the ACT, or 1000 - 1220 on the SAT. 87% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 18% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.cua.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $39,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $9,500 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
Catholic University of America has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to learn more about this school can check out their website at https://www.catholic.edu/admission/undergraduate/index.html.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Catholic University of America has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than Two-Year Award | 0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 24 |
Master's Degree | 33 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 27 |
Female | 30 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 2 |
Black | 9 |
Hispanic | 8 |
White | 19 |
Multiple Races | 4 |
Non Resident Alien | 14 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Business Administration program at Catholic University of America, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Chief Executives
Description
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 6
- Average Hourly Rate: $99.56
- Average Annual Salary: $207090
General and Operations Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 53
- Average Hourly Rate: $70.62
- Average Annual Salary: $146890
Sales Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4
- Average Hourly Rate: $75.92
- Average Annual Salary: $157910
Administrative Services Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4
- Average Hourly Rate: $51.55
- Average Annual Salary: $107220
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Catholic University of America accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Catholic University of America may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Catholic University of America is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Landmark Conference)
- Basketball (Landmark Conference)
- Track and Field (Landmark Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball