Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Chicago, IL, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,849 students. The acceptance rate is 97%. 35% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $48,712.

97%

Acceptance

$20,194

Net price

2,849

Enrollment

35%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

97%

Acceptance rate

1,011

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading465–600

SAT Math430–575

ACT Composite18–26

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$20,194

Average net price

$21,315

In-state tuition

$21,315

Out-of-state tuition

$16,065

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$35,332

Total cost of attendance

51%

Students receiving Pell grants

54%

Students with federal loans

$22,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$18,018

$30–48K

$18,280

$48–75K

$20,266

$75–110K

$24,944

$110K+

$27,157

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business21.1%

Visual & Performing Arts17.7%

Health & Nursing13.6%

Education12.6%

Psychology9.3%

Biology7.5%

Criminal Justice4.6%

Computer Science3.7%

Legal / Pre-Law3.7%

Social Sciences1.9%

After Graduation

$48,712

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$42,896

Median earnings (6 yrs)

35%

Graduation rate

62%

Retention rate

72%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,228

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,849

Total enrollment

12%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women

37% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

35%

White

27%

Black

22%

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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