Best Catholic Undergraduaate Businesss Programs

Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business offers a commitment to "leadership with purpose": conducting business that generates profit while benefiting other people. The Schools is ranked as the 79th Best Undergraduate Business Program by US News and World Report. Fordham University is home to 8,427 undergraduates on an urban campus of about 93 acres. Fordham has had 102 Fulbright Scholarships since 2003 and a 80 percent graduation rate. Fordham University has 13:1 student/teacher ratio and an average class size of 22 students. Fordham has a selective admissions policy and only admits 47 percent of applicants, of which 89 percent of incoming students stay for their second year. Eighty-five percent of full-time undergraduate students received financial aid. US News and World Report ranks Fordham University #58 on its list of National Universities.

Located in Chicago, Illinois, DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business leverages its Chicago location and innovative faculty and staff to develop socially responsible leaders and managers who are prepared to add immediate value in today's diverse and globalized environment. US News and World Report ranks the School #93 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. More than 16,420 students call DePaul University home. They enjoy a student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and 85.8 percent return after their freshman year. US News and World Report ranks DePaul University #121 on its list of Best National Universities.

Gonzaga University's School of Business Administration develops professionally competent and intellectually curious graduates who exemplify the humanistic, ethical, and moral values of a Jesuit institution. US News and World Report ranks the School #113 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. Nearly 7,691 students call Gonzaga home, and of those 4,896 are pursuing undergraduate degrees. Gonzaga's liberal arts tradition offers 92 fields of study with a core curriculum, which integrates philosophy, religious studies, mathematics, literature, natural and social sciences, and extensive writing in each major discipline and very low 12:1 student/faculty ratio. Gonzaga accepts 68.1 percent of its applicants, and 92.8 percent of them choose to return after their freshman year. US News and World Report and Collegechoice.net both rank Gonzaga University #3 on their respective lists of 2015 Rankings of Western Regional Universities.

Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business's true distinctiveness is its commitment to educating responsible leaders who can strengthen our global business system. Further, the School collaborates with the various schools and departments within the University—from medicine and law to social work and sustainability—to provide interdisciplinary solutions to complex business and social challenges. US News and World Report ranks the School #113 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. Loyola University Chicago itself is home to 10,168 enrolled students. The student/faculty ratio is 14:1 and 86 percent of freshman return their sophomore year. US News and World Report ranks University of Loyola University Chicago #106 on its list of Best National Universities.

The Peter J. Tobin College of Business of St. John's University provides students with a strong cross-functional understanding of business practices, experiential learning, and a global perspective, all in a values-based context. US News and World Report ranks the School #155 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. St. John's University is located Queens, New York and is home to 15,773 students. St. John's accepts 52.6 percent of its applicants, 78.3 percent of whom return for their second year. US News and World Report ranks St. John's University #145 on its list of Best National Universities.

Saint Louis University's John Cook School of Business is the oldest business school west of the Mississippi River, located in the heart of a large metropolitan area, and is well connected and respected in the business community. US News and World Report ranks the School #79 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. Saint Louis University is home to 8,687 enrolled students. SLU accepts 63.6 percent of its applicants and 86.3 percent return after the freshman year. There is a very low 12:1 student/faculty ratio and 53.5 percent of classes have fewer than 20 students. US News and World Report ranks Saint Louis University #99 on its list of Best National Universities.

The College of Business Administration of Marquette University is dedicated to creating research with relevance and impact, providing innovative applied learning experiences, and serving as a valued resource for business and society. US News and World Report ranks the School #93 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. Marquette University is located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is home to 8,365 students. Marquette accepts 57.5 percent of its applicants and has a student/faculty ratio of 14:1. US News and World Report ranks Marquette University #76 on its list of Best National Universities.

Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business aspires to be an innovative leader in Jesuit business education, enriched by a liberal arts core, that engages students in a vibrant and caring learning community. US News and World Report ranks the School #184 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. Located on 200 acres within the suburbs of Fairfield, Connecticut, the university is home to around 4,991 students, with an even split between men and women. There is a 11:1 student/teacher ratio, only .4 precent of Fairfield classes have 50 or more students, and the freshman retention rate is 88 percent. US News and World Report ranks Fairfield University #3 (tied) on its list of Northern Regional Universities, while Collegechoice.net ranks it #5 on its own list of 2015 Rankings of Northern Regional Universities.

Xavier University's Williams College of Business educates students of business, enabling them to improve organizations and society, consistent with the Jesuit tradition. US News and World Report ranks the School #133 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. Xavier University is the sixth oldest Catholic university in the nation. Its urban campus setting on 189 acres offers its more than 4,540 undergraduates a choice among 83 majors and concentrations and requires broad training in the liberal arts through its Core Curriculum. Xavier University has 12:1 student/teacher ratio and only 1.5 percent of its classes have 50 or more students. Nearly 83 percent of incoming students stay for their second year. US News and World Report ranks Xavier University #6 on its list of Midwestern Universities, while Collegechoice.net ranks Xavier University #6 on its list 2015 Rankings of Midwestern Regional Universities.

The Erivan K. Haub School of Business of St. Joseph's University has a distinguished tradition of preparing business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs for successful careers and is the largest undergraduate Jesuit business school in the country with 3,400 students, 75 full-time faculty and more than 22,000 alumni. US News and World Report ranks the School #113 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, St. Joseph's University has just over 9,025 students, and of those 4,850 are pursuing undergraduate degrees. St. Joseph's accepts 78.7 percent of its applicants each year, and 89 percent of them choose to return after their freshman year. US News and World Report ranks St. Joseph's University #11 on its list of Norther Regional Universities, while Collegechoice.net ranks it #12 on its list of 2015 Rankings of Northern Regional Universities.

Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics offers quick and easy access to the business community in the Seattle area. In just a few minutes you can be in the center of the city, taking in culture and interacting with business and community leaders, which includes some of the nation's largest companies. US News and World Report ranks the School #93 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. Seattle University is a Jesuit university nestled upon Capitol Hill overlooking downtown Seattle, Washington. It is home to around 4,666 students who can choose from 60 majors to study. It also has an acceptance rate of 73.2 percent and an average freshman retention rate of 87 percent. US News and World Report ranks Seattle University #5 on its list of Western Regional Universities, while Collegechoice.net ranks it #7 on its own 2015 Rankings of Western Regional Universities.

Loyola University New Orleans's College of Business aims to provide a superior value-laden education that motivates and enables students to become effective and socially responsible business leaders. US News and World Report ranks the School #184 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. Loyola University New Orleans is a Jesuit school located in uptown New Orleans, Louisiana. Loyola University New Orleans is home to 3,165 undergraduate students who can choose from 65 different degree offerings. Loyola University New Orleans has a low 11:1 student/faculty ratio, a freshman retention rate of 78.3 percent, and an acceptance rate of 87.1 percent. Students can participate in over 90 student organizations, clubs, and intramural sports. US News and World Report ranks Loyola University New Orleans #11 on its list of Southern Regional Universities, while Collegechoice.net ranks it #9 on its own 2015 Rankings of Southern Regional Universities.

Located in Los Angeles, California, Loyola Marymount University's College of Business Administration prepares men and women to lead and serve in their organizations and communities with competence, values, ethics and stewardship from within the Jesuit tradition. US News and World Report ranks the School #93 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. The university has more than 9,369 students who can choose from 60 undergraduate majors, 41 master's degrees, and two doctoral degrees. With a student/faculty ratio of 11:1, students at Loyola Marymount University enjoy small class sizes that average 20 students. US News and World Report ranks Loyola Marymount University #4 on its list of Western Regional Universities, while Collegechoice.net ranks it #5 on its own 2015 Rankings of Western Regional Universities.

The Pamplin School of Business of the University of Portland aims to provide students with innovative, challenging educational experiences that go beyond business fundamentals to develop the leadership skills and knowledge required for successful careers. US News and World Report ranks the School #155 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. Established in 1901 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, University of Portland is located in the University Park neighborhood on a bluff overlooking downtown Portland and the Willamette River. University of Portland is home to 3,460 undergraduates who can choose from a wide array of degree options within the university's seven schools. University of Portland has 13:1 student/teacher ratio and an average class size of 20 students. Nearly 89.8 percent of incoming students stay for their second year. US News and World Report ranks University of Portland #8 on its list of Western Regional Universities, while Collegechoice.net ranks it #10 on its 2015 Rankings of Northern Regional Universities.

The Opus College of Business of the University of St. Thomas aims to develop effective, principled business leaders who think globally, act ethically and create enduring value for society. US News and World Report ranks the School #155 (tie) on its list of Undergraduate Business Programs. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, University of St. Thomas is home to 6,350 students. It has an acceptance rate of 86.2 percent and a student/faculty ratio of 15:1. US News and World Report ranks University of St. Thomas #113 on its list of Best National Universities.