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- School Code: 234300
- Phone: (952) 446-4100
- School Homepage
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Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.38%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
50FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,803Average 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 The College of Saint Scholastica 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 Minnesota colleges that offer business administration degrees.
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The College of Saint Scholastica
8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, MN
CSS provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Duluth, Minnesota and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. CSS has a yearly student enrollment of about 3,900.
Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1350 - 1710 for the SAT exam and between 18 - 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to The College of Saint Scholastica. An estimated 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at The College of Saint Scholastica, with 33 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $32,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending The College of Saint Scholastica. The cost of on-campus housing is around $4,800 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
Athletic programs are available at CSS through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.css.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The College of Saint Scholastica has offered the following programs for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 37 |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 0 |
Master's Degree | 7 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 21 |
Female | 23 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Hispanic | 4 |
White | 35 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Business Administration program at The College of Saint Scholastica, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 5
- Average Hourly Rate: $95.04
- Average Annual Salary: $197670
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
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 26
- Average Hourly Rate: $55.19
- Average Annual Salary: $114790
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
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 9
- Average Hourly Rate: $65.07
- Average Annual Salary: $135350
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
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 5
- Average Hourly Rate: $43.78
- Average Annual Salary: $91050
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 provide a better idea of the applicants The College of Saint Scholastica accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, The College of Saint Scholastica may offer services including:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
The College of Saint Scholastica is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Football (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball