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https://www.roosevelt.edu/Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 312-341-3500 |
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Public or private | Private |
Type of school | University |
Date founded | 1945 |
Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
County | Cook |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 241 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 265 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 506 |
Number of part time, freshmen women | 1 |
Total number of freshmen women | 266 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 909 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,337 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,246 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 124 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 253 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 377 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 1,033 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 1,590 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 2,623 |
Number of male graduate students | 637 |
Number of female graduate students | 1,220 |
Total number of graduate students | 1,857 |
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,670 |
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,810 |
Total enrollment | 4,480 |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
Asian | 4% |
Black | 18% |
Hispanic | 32% |
White | 35% |
Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
Percentage of students from out of state | 18% |
Number of states and territories represented | 48 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 2% |
Number of countries represented | 34 |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 22% |
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Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
In-state tuition | $33,068 |
Out-of-state tuition | $33,068 |
Fees | $330 |
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,350 |
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
Academic program/major | Yes |
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
School employees and their children | Yes |
Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
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Financial aid contact person | Michelle Stipp |
Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
Financial aid contact e-mail | |
Financial aid phone | 312-341-3868 |
Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
Application deadline (for fall term) | March 1 |
School year financial aid data is from | 2021-2022 |
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $31,500 |
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 75% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Loan | $7,000 |
Scholarship or grant | $10,000 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $30,000 |
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 75% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Loan | $7,000 |
Scholarship or grant | $9,000 |
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 460 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 380 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 2,039 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,800 |
Loans | |
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
Nursing loans | Yes |
Need-based scholarships and grants | |
Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
Nursing | Yes |
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
Student employment | |
Work study | Yes |
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 academic year.) |
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Admissions contact person | Jazmine Ross |
Admissions contact title | Executive Director of Admission |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Admissions phone (local) | 877-APPLYRU |
Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Chicago College of Performing Arts |
Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted) |
Number of male applicants | 1,436 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 1,371 |
Number of female applicants | 2,105 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 1,897 |
Number of female applicants who enrolled | 266 |
Total number of applicants | 3,541 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 3,268 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
Online application available | Find more information on this website |
Application fee | $25 |
Recommended exams | SAT or ACT, SAT |
High school GPA | Very important |
Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
Standardized test scores | Considered |
High school class rank | Considered |
Recommendations | Considered |
Application essay | Considered |
Character/personal qualities | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Talent or ability | Considered |
Extracurricular activities | Considered |
Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
Work experience | Not considered |
Related to a school graduate | Considered |
First generation college student | Considered |
Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
400 - 499 | 40% |
500 - 599 | 32% |
600 - 699 | 16% |
700 - 800 | 3% |
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 510 |
SAT math | |
Under 400 | 18% |
400 - 499 | 35% |
500 - 599 | 35% |
600 - 699 | 8% |
700 - 800 | 4% |
Average SAT math score | 491 |
ACT score | |
12 - 17 | 14% |
18 - 23 | 30% |
24 - 29 | 41% |
30 - 36 | 15% |
Average ACT score | 24 |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.13 |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 65% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 29% |
Between four and five years | 11% |
Between five and six years | 3% |
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Bachelor's | Yes |
Master's | Yes |
First professional | Yes |
Doctorate | Yes |
Other advanced degrees | Yes |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Number of faculty on campus | 469 |
Student faculty ratio | 11:1 |
Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 semester hours |
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 semester hours |
All students must meet: | |
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
Internship requirement | Depends on major |
Math or science requirement | Yes |
Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
Evenings | Yes |
On-line/distance learning | Yes |
Part time | Yes |
Summer school | Yes |
Weekends | Yes |
Accelerated degree | Yes |
Double major | Yes |
Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
Honors program | Yes |
Student-designed major | Yes |
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
Domestic exchange available | Yes |
At these US schools or through this program | School of the Art Institute of Chicago |
Study abroad available | Yes |
Army ROTC | Yes |
Air Force ROTC | Yes |
Naval ROTC | Yes |
Advanced Placement | Yes |
Cooperative education | Yes |
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
Independent study | Yes |
International Baccalaureate | Yes |
Internships | Yes |
Computers on campus for student use | Yes (646) |
Computer lab available to students | Yes |
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
Online registration for classes | Yes |
Main library name | Murray-Green Library |
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | Yes |
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Choral groups | Yes |
Drama or theater groups | Yes |
Marching band | Yes |
Newspaper | Yes |
Radio station | Yes |
National or local fraternities | Yes |
National or local sororities | Yes |
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 43 |
Largest clubs and organizations on campus | SPEED Programming Board, Student Government Association, Roosevelt Black Student Union, Association of Latin American Students, RU Proud |
Feature | Note |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 23% |
School owns or operates housing | Yes |
Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
Housing application deadline | July 1 |
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
Remedial education courses | Yes |
Health clinic | Yes |
Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
Psychological counseling | Yes |
Orientation | Yes |
Housing | Yes |
Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
Late night transport service | Yes |
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Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 46% |
Was counseled by the career services office | 18% |
Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
Career counseling | Yes |
Career interest testing | Yes |
Career library | Yes |
Job bank | Yes |
Job fairs | Yes |
Job interviews | Yes |
Job interview preparation | Yes |
On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
Other career services | Career counseling, cooperative education employment services |
Feature | Note |
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Grad admissions contact person | Catherine Campbell |
Grad admissions contact title | Associate Dean |
Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 877-APPLYRU |
Number of full time, male graduate students | 349 |
Number of full time, female graduate students | 647 |
Total number of full time graduate students | 996 |
Number of part time, male graduate students | 288 |
Number of part time, female graduate students | 573 |
Total number of part time graduate students | 861 |
Total number of male graduate students | 637 |
Total number of female graduate students | 1,220 |
Total number of graduate students | 1,857 |
Number of undergraduate men | 1,033 |
Number of undergraduate women | 1,590 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 2,623 |
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,670 |
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,810 |
Total enrollment | 4,480 |
Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
In-state tuition* | $22,764 |
Out-of-state tuition* | $22,764 |
Fees | $330 |
* Tuition may vary by program | |
Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |