Roosevelt University
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$31,493
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About Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Chicago, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,656, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 81 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,493.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
92% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
52% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
40% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 860-1120
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards4k
Students enrolled
55%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
37%
Hispanic
28%
Black
18%
Asian
6%
Unknown
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
65%
Socio-economic diversity
51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
15
Total Online Enrollment
2,266
Percent of Programs Online
91% On-campus
9% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 9% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 13% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $31,493 | $31,493 |
Graduate | $21,275 | $21,275 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $14,675 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,400 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,600 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $7,700 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,500 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $51,768 | $51,768 |
Off-campus without family | $48,993 | $48,993 |
Off-campus with family | $38,193 | $38,193 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
68%
State Grant Aid
45%
Institution Grant Aid
90%
Pell Grant
51%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division II
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Office Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Office Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
7Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services
BA
MA
DOC
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
BA
MA
DOC
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
17Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Dispute Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Dispute Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Dispute Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
20Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
21Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
24Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
25Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
26Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Piano and Organ
BA
MA
DOC
Voice and Opera
BA
MA
DOC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Brass Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Woodwind Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Percussion Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management and Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Piano and Organ
BA
MA
DOC
Voice and Opera
BA
MA
DOC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Brass Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Woodwind Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Percussion Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management and Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Keyboard Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Voice and Opera
BA
MA
DOC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Stringed Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Brass Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Woodwind Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Percussion Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Keyboard Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Voice and Opera
BA
MA
DOC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Stringed Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Woodwind Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Percussion Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management
BA
MA
DOC
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