Roosevelt University
430 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Chicago, IL 60605
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 256 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 338 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 594 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 3 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 2 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 5 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 259 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 340 |
| Total number of freshmen | 599 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 920 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,387 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,307 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 83 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 215 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 298 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,003 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,602 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,605 |
| Total enrollment | 2,605 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| White | 31% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| 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 | 3% |
| Number of countries represented | 34 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 22% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $33,068 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,068 |
| Fees | $330 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $15,400 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 | 2,588 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 2,432 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 259 |
| Number of female applicants | 3,399 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 3,212 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 340 |
| Total number of applicants | 5,987 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 5,644 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 599 |
| 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 | Very important |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not 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% |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 undergraduate men | 1,003 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,602 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,605 |
| Total enrollment | 2,605 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credit hours |
| 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 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.) |