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ACCEPTANCE RATE

76.79%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

12

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$17,622

Average 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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Office Management and Supervision Degree

In its most basic form, an office manager or supervisor is a person possessing the capacity and willingness to manage, develop, and organize resources of a business and its associated risks in order to help the team work towards a collective set of objectives. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer office management and supervision degrees.

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Saint Ambrose University

Also known as St. Ambrose University

309 Kitty Hawk Dr., Ames, IA

SAU is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Davenport, IA, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately three thousand students enroll at SAU per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Public Administration And Social Services
  • Education

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students admitted to SAU score in-between 20 - 25 on the ACT exam. An estimated 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at Saint Ambrose University, with 29 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at sau.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,000 annually. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at SAU through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division II)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Football (NAIA Division II)
  • Golf (NAIA Division II)
  • Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the school's www.sau.edu to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Office Management and Supervision program at St. Ambrose University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Ames, IA
    • Total Employment: 240
    • Average Hourly Rate: $20.55
    • Average Annual Salary: $42730

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 you an idea of the candidates St. Ambrose University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Saint Ambrose University may offer services to students including:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Saint Ambrose University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Football (Mid-States Football Association)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Other Sports
  • Bowling