2007 UNDERGRAD PROFILE
American University
Kogod School of Business
B-School and Program Basics
| Address: | 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC US 20016 |
Program E-Mail |
Program Web site |
Kogod School of Business is a private institution.
Undergrad business program was founded: 1955
Accredited by AACSB International
Classes begin:
| Other Annual Admissions | 08/27/2007 |
| Fall Semester | 08/27/2007 |
| Spring Semester | 01/14/2008 |
| Summer Semester | 05/14/2007 |
Enrollment
| Total undergraduate business school enrollment | 835 |
| Total full-time undergraduate business students | 798 |
| Total part-time undergraduate business students | 37 |
| Total distance undergraduate business students | 0 |
STUDENT PROFILE: MOST RECENT ENTERING CLASS
| Female students in class | 50% |
| International students | 4% |
For U.S. schools only: |
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| African American students | 5% |
| Native Americans | 0% |
| Asian Americans | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 72% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| Other | 6% |
U.S. students by region:
| Mid-Atlantic U.S. | 26% |
| Midwest U.S. | 5% |
| Northeast U.S. | 51% |
| South U.S. | 5% |
| Southwest U.S. | 5% |
| West U.S. | 6% |
| U.S. Possessions and territories | 1% |
Citizenship:
| U.S. | 93% |
| Canada | 0% |
| Other | 7% |
| Unknown | 0% |
CLASS TRAITS: MOST RECENT ENTERING CLASS
| Does the school require standardized tests, such as the SAT or ACT? | No |
SAT Scores for full-time entering business students |
|
| Average | 1232 |
| Median | 1230 |
| Range (Middle 80%) | From 1140 to 1280 |
| Minimum SAT Score | |
ACT Scores for full-time entering business students |
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| Average | 27 |
| Median | 27 |
| Range (Middle 80%) | From 23 to 27 |
| Minimum ACT Score | NA |
| Minimum High School GPA | NA |
| Does the school require an entrance exam? | No |
| Student Age (years) | |
| Average | 18 |
| Median | 18 |
| High School performance of entering business students | |
| Top 10% of high school class | 35% |
| Top 25% of high school class | 75% |
| GPA of 3.75 or higher | 23% |
| GPA of 3.5 to 3.75 | 16% |
| GPA of 3.25 to 3.49 | 20% |
| GPA of 3.00 to 3.24 | 27% |
| GPA of 2.50 to 2.99 | 13% |
| GPA of 2.00 to 2.49 | 1% |
| GPA of 1.00 to 1.99 | 0% |
| GPA below 1.0 | 0% |
| For Internal Transfers | |
| Minimum overall college GPA | 2.00 |
| Additional application requirements | |
ADMISSIONS
| University Application fee (resident) | $ 45.00 | ||
| University Application fee (nonresident) | $ 45.00 | ||
| University Application fee (non-resident transfers) | $ 45.00 | ||
The university financial aid office manages admissions to the business program
16572 people applied to undergraduate programs for the 2006 academic year. The school accepted 56% (selectivity) of those applicants, and 20% of admitted applicants (yield) enrolled.
0% of applicants had applied in prior years, and of those reapplicants NA % were accepted.
The university placed applicant(s) on its wait list. wait-listed applicants were admitted to the semester for which they applied.
Does the business program admit freshmen? Yes
68% of 2006 admissions to the program were freshmen
How do freshmen apply? Indicate interest on university application
How do internal transfers apply? NA
2030 freshmen (admitted and denied) sought full-time admission to the business program for the 2005-2006 academic year.
56% of these applicants were admitted to the program and 68% of admitted students enrolled.
internal candidates (admitted and denied) sought full-time admission to the business program for the 2005-2006 academic year. were admitted to the program.
| Share of all university applicants who are female: | 62% |
| Share of all university applicants who are not from the U.S. | 9% |
Interviews for applicants are Not required
Additional application requirements (including those for international students):
TOEFL for non-native English speakers. International students must demonstrate financial ability to pay for at least 1 year of academic and living expenses for visa purposes. Transfer students must submit official transcripts for all institutions attended. Each school at AU has a minimum undergraduate GPA required for entry.
Relative importance of the following factors in deciding who gets admitted to the university:
Secondary School Record: Very Important
Class Rank: Considered
High School GPA: Very Important
SAT/ACT Scores: Important
Application Essay: Important
Recommendations: Important
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular Activities: Important
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Very Important
Volunteer Work: Very Important
Work Experience: Considered
COSTS
Annual Costs
| Resident Tuition | $ 29,206.00 |
| Nonresident Tuition | $ 29,206.00 |
| Room and Board | $ 11,570.00 |
| Books | $ 600.00 |
| Other Expenses (please specify) | |
| Fees | $467.00 |
| Health Insurance | $950.00 |
| Resident.Commuter Parking | $832.00 |
Tuition per credit hour (U.S. dollars)
| Resident | $ 973.00 |
| Nonresident | $ 973.00 |
2007-2008 DEADLINES
| University Application deadlines for: | Other Annual Admissions | 01/15/2007 | Fall Semester | 07/01/2007 | Spring Semester | 11/01/2007 | Summer Semester | 04/01/2007 |
| Business Program deadlines for: | |
| Summer | |
| Summer | |
| Summer | |
| Summer | |
FINANCIAL AID
The business program's financial aid ofice manages financial aid for the business program
Financial Aid Web site
Total scholarship money given to business students through the financial aid office in the 2005 academic year: $ 5,198,464.00
Total scholarship money to be distributed to business students through the financial aid office in the 2006 academic year: $ 4,960,699.00
Scholarships are awarded to students in the business program based on A combination of need and merit
Scholarships in the 2006-2007 academic year | |
| Percent of business students receiving some scholarship money | 44% |
| Percent of business students receiving full-tuition scholarships | 44% |
| Percent of scholarships offered to business students based on need | 22% |
| Percent of scholarships offered to business students based on merit | 18% |
How do applicants apply for scholarships?
All applicants are considered for merit. Need based requires the FAFSA and Institutional Financial Aid Application.
Does the schoool offer a guaranteed loan to all business students (regardless of nationality): No
The maximum amount a business student can borrow per year is: NA
The average outstanding debt among 2006 business program graduates is: $ 20,153.00
CONTACTS
| Dean Richard Durand | Hired as of 07/01/2005 |
ACADEMICS & REQUIREMENTS
Specializations offered:
Accounting, , ,
International Finance
International Management
International Marketing
Interdisciplinary
Programs Offered
| BS | Business Administration | Full time |
| BS | Business Administration | Part time |
| Core curriculum last revised 2005 |
| Average class size in required business classes | 34 |
| Average class size in business electives | 32 |
| Average class size in non-business classes (required for admission to the business program | 25 |
5% of business classes (core and elective) have fewer than 20 students
95% of business classes (core and elective) have 21 to 50 students
0% of business classes (core and elective) have more than 50 students
90% of required business courses reached maximum enrollment by the first day of class from June 30, 2004 to June 30, 2005.
NA % of required business courses had waiting lists for enrollment
AREAS OF STUDY & ELECTIVES
The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Accounting, Finance, International Business, Marketing
Number of elective courses (not multiple sessions of same course) available in the past academic year: 40
New electives added in the past academic year:
Brand Management
Advanced Financial Reporting
Derivatives/Securitization Transactions
Social Networking & Business
Managing 21st Century Supply Chains
Computer Programming in the Web Era
Consulting & Project Management
Advanced Career Exploration & Developmen
Learning from Failure
Competitive Strategy
What special programs are available to business students?
K-LAB (Kogod Leadership and Applied Business) includes: Kogod Road Scholars alternative spring break study tour (corporate site visits); Washington Initiative service learning course; 1955 Club (leadership development organization made of program ambassadors and peer mentors); Annual Case Competition; Clubs and Organizations (listed below). First year programming includes the Kogod Kick Off (academic orientation/welcome) and FAT Tuesday - First Year Advanced Training and Registration.
| Work study or co-op opportunities | Yes |
| Work study and co-op opportunities are available through the Internship Program. Academic credit can be earned after completing 12 credits in business and the core 300-level course in that discipline. All internships are required to be at least 12 weeks in length and up to 3 credits can be earned for the internship. Not-for-credit internships may be completed at any time during the college career. | |
| Study abroad opportunities | Yes |
| Students may study abroad in over 100 locations worldwide through AU Abroad (http://auabroad.american.edu/). Of these options, 15 offer focused studies in business. The Kogod School of Business also maintains a unique partnership with the Euro American Institute of Technology (EAI Tech) in Sophia-Antipolis, France. Credits earned at EAI Tech can be applied toward Kogod business core and/or specialization requirements. | |
| Volunteer and community service opportunities | Yes |
| Washington Initiative: variable-credit service learning course that provides the opportunity to apply business knowledge and skills in a non-profit setting. Students serve as consultants to local charitable and non-profit organizations which have included Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund, IRS Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program, D.C. Central Kitchen and Facilitation Leadership in Youth. Service opportunities also available through AU's campus wide community service office. | |
| Business clubs and extracurricular activities | Yes |
| Kogod students may be involved in a number of clubs and organizations including the Undergraduate Business Association, Undergraduate Accounting Club, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, American Marketing Association, Kogod Finance Group and Hispanic Business Association. The UBA supports all business students through inclusive events and the promotion of collaborative programming by student organizations. | |
FACULTY
| Total full-time undergraduate business faculty | 58 |
| Total undergraduate business adjuncts and visiting business faculty | 28 |
| Total undergraduate permanent/tenured business professors | 33 |
15% of permanent/tenured business professors are women
6% of permanent/tenured business professors are underrepresented minorities (African American, Hispanic American or Native American)
10% of permanent/tenured business professors are members of company boards of directors or boards of advisors
NA % of permanent/tenured business professors have owned their own business
Prominent Faculty: Ron Anderson, Ed Wasil, Kent Baker
STUDENT LIFE
Freshmen are not required to live on campus
NA %of all business students live on campus
Business students are not grouped together in "learning communities" in housing or other facilities
TECHNOLOGY
Number of omputers available to undergraduate business students (within the program and university as a whole): 600
Wireless network is available in main B-school buildings
Technology changes made over the past three years:
Complete wireless accessibility on campus. Podcasts now available on Kogod website and across campus.
THE FULL-TIME JOB HUNT
The school has information regarding the employment of 83% of 2006 graduates
Of 2006 graduates for whom we have information...
85% were seeking full-time professional employment in business
15% were not seeking full-time professional employment in business
For those not seeking employment in business...
95% of those were already employed at graduation
2% were planning to continue their education immediately after graduation
NA % were postponing their job search
0% were planning to start their own business
3% of those not working were doing so for other reasons
201 companies recruited business students on campus from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
946 companies posted full-time job offers for undergraduate business students on the school's job boards from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Of 2006 Job-seeking Graduates...
received their first job offer by graduation
received their first job offer within three months of graduation
received their first job offer more than three months after graduation
did not report having received an offer
| Top 10 recruiting firms that hired the most graduates in the past academic year | No. hired |
| Deloitte Touche Tomatsu | 6 |
| Ernst & Young | 4 |
| Bearing Point; Booz Allen Hamilton; Grant Thornton; MetLife | 3 |
| Bank of America; JP Morgan Chase; KPMG, LitCon Group; PricewaterhouseCoopers, Reznick Group | 2 |
| AFLAC; American University; Arnold Worldwide; AXA Advisors; Bear Stearns & Co.; Capitol Group | 1 |
| Carlyle Group; DC United; E-Site Marketing; Fleishman-Hillard; Friedman Billings Ramsey; GE Healthca | 1 |
| Goldman Sachs; Infrastructure Management Group; LOreal; Meridian Homes; Morgan Stanley | 1 |
| National Lacrosse League; Prudential; Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; Stifel Nicolaus | 1 |
| Street Sense; TNS; American Programs Bureaul; Bank of Kuwait; Buchanan Ingersoll; ASCII Group | 1 |
| Capital Automotive Real Estate Services; Charter Financial Group Inc.; Congressional Fire Institute | 1 |
| Historic Salary Prospects for 2005 Grads (school reported) | |
| Average base salary | $ 45,308.00 |
| Median base salary | $ 47,250.00 |
| Average signing bonus | NA |
| Median signing bonus | NA |
| Average other guaranteed compensation | NA |
| Median other guaranteed compensation | NA |
CAREER DIRECTIONS
What percentage of 2006 graduates who accepted jobs did so in the following functional areas? Are these figures estimates based on the number of students majoring in these functional areas? Yes
| Finance (includes corporate finance, investments, treasury and financial analysis, public finance, etc.) | 30% |
| Accounting/auditing | 20% |
| General Management | 10% |
| Human Resources | 5% |
| Marketing/Sales (includes public relations, product management, market research, advertising, etc.) | 20% |
| Management Information Systems | 11% |
| Operations | 0% |
| Logistics/Transportation | 0% |
| Other | 6% |
What percentage of 2006 graduates who accepted jobs did so in the following industries? Are these figures estimates? No
| Accounting | 11% |
| Consumer Products & Retail | 5% |
| Consulting | 9% |
| Financial Services | 31% |
| Government, Nonprofit, & Education | 8% |
| Health | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media & Entertainment | 3% |
| Sports & Leisure | 5% |
| Technology & Science | 3% |
| Transportation | 0% |
| UTILITIES | 0% |
| Other | 16% |
North American Jobs
NA % of 2006 graduates accepted jobs in Canada
NA % of 2006 graduates accepted jobs in the U.S.
Here's the regional breakdown on job acceptances in North American regions:
| Northeast (ME, VT, NY, NH, CT, MA, NJ, RI) | NA % |
| Mid-Atlantic (PA, MD, VA, WV, DE, DC) | NA % |
| South (NC, SC, KY, TN, GA, FL, AL, AR, LA, MS) | NA % |
| Southwest (CO, AZ, TX, OK, NM) | NA % |
| Midwest (WI, MO, KS, IA, MN, NE, MI, OH, IN, ND, SD, IL) | NA % |
| West (CA, HI, WA, OR, AK, MT, ID, UT, NV, WY) | NA % |
| U.S. possessions and territories (America Samoa, Palau, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands) | NA % |
| Canada | NA % |
INTERNSHIPS
110 companies recruited internship-seeking undergraduate business students on campus from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
28% of internships were paid.
| Average compensation per week | $ 152.00 |
| Median compensation per week | NA |
| Average internship length (weeks) | 12 |
911 companies posted internships for undergraduate business students on school job boards from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
| Top 10 Recruiting Firms for Internships | No. interns |
| Morgan Stanley | 5 |
| Reznick Group | 3 |
| Merryl Lynch | 3 |
| USB | 3 |
| Accenture | 2 |
| Lydian Wealth | 2 |
| Washington Sports and Entertainment | 2 |
| RedPeg Marketing; KPMG; AOL; Wachovia Securities; Embassy of Bolivia; Greater Washington Sports | 1 |
| Avalon Bay Communities; World Bank; PFC Energy; Capital One; Ralph Lauren; National Georgraphic | 1 |
| Create Hope; National Academy of Recording Artists; Airport Connection; Dept of Commerce | 1 |
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
11% of living undergraduate business alumni contributed to the program/university some time between June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2006
Of those who contributed...
| The average gift was | $ 8,000.00 |
| The median gift was | $ 50.00 |
From June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006, the undergraduate business program 11% received any individual gift in excess of $10 million
Prominent Alumni
Robert P. Kogod, Former Co-Chairman and CEO, Charles E. Smith Reality
Gary Cohn, President & Co-COO, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Stuart Bernstein, Former Chairman & Ambassado, The Bernstein Companies
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Credit hours required for business degree (including university and program requirements)
| Minimum of 120 for BSBA |
| Minimum of 45 for BSBA |
