Roosevelt University

430 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605

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https://www.roosevelt.edu/
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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 Email
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 Email
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
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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
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Grad admissions contact person Catherine Campbell
Grad admissions contact title Associate Dean
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
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.)
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