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Roosevelt University
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Information Summary
Ranks 878th overall and 34th in Illinois
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
76.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$30,728 |
| Admission
Success rate |
49% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1283 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
70% / 49% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
7,186 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Chicago, IL 60605-1394
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,423 (12,423 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 6,638 (1.59 people per house) |
| Families | 2,072 (2.46 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 4,052 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,080 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 17 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 85 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 7,143 |
| Pop. — Other | 396 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, professional dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time four-year |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Roosevelt University?
Ranks 695th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $16,680 | $16,680 | $16,680 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $14,176 | $14,176 | $14,176 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $350 | $350 | $350 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $710 | $710 | $710 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $30,728 | $30,728 | $30,728 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $29,080 | $29,080 | $29,080 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $21,280 | $21,280 | $21,280 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $14,180 |
$14,180 |
$14,180 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,676 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,300 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,100 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,400 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,700 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,888 (587 male / 1,291 female) |
| Admitted | 927 (304 male / 619 female) |
| Admission rate | 49% |
| First-time Enrollment | 337 (130 male / 207 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 312 (119 male / 193 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 25 (11 male / 14 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 7,186 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Roosevelt University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Roosevelt University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 602nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 72% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 26 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 247th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 22% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 550 / 663 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 620 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1030 / 1283 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 600 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $6,824 |
| Board Fee | $3,024 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Roosevelt University Ranks 790th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,609 | 73 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,846 | 74 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $6,926 | 183 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,579 | 180 | |
| Any financial aid type | 221 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Roosevelt University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 111 | 169 | 280 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 330 | 1,271 | 1,601 |
Hispanic | 195 | 390 | 585 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 139 | 198 | 337 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 23 | 25 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,264 | 2,317 | 3,581 |
Race Unknown | 228 | 549 | 777 |
| Total | 2,269 | 4,917 | 7,186 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Roosevelt University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 12 | 12 | 24 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 14 | 47 | 61 |
Hispanic | 7 | 19 | 26 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 4 | N/A | 4 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | N/A | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 42 | 35 | 77 |
Race Unknown | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Total | 84 | 119 | 203 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Roosevelt University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 112 | 213 | |
| 19 | 99 | 118 | |
| 6 | 100 | 106 | |
| 18 | 86 | 104 | |
| 16 | 63 | 79 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Roosevelt University Ranks 706th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $65,900 ($70,248 male / $59,505 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 210 (125 male / 85 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 424 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,620,457 |
Roosevelt University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Roosevelt University is a four-year, private institute of higher education with full service campuses in Chicago’s Loop and northwest suburban Schaumburg. Stone University College, a continuing education school; Sparling was fired and a number of faculty and students left with him, voting to start a new college with a vote of 62 to 1 for faculty and 488 to 2 with the student body. In 1947, the Auditorium Building was sold to the university for one dollar and became the permanent home of Roosevelt University. A strong supplement to the university’s colleges is its centers and institutes that extend the learn and research opportunities available to students and faculty. Roosevelt University’s campus in Schaumburg is the largest four-year university in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs, serving roughly 3,000 students. Roosevelt University has two dormitories located less than two blocks from one another, housing over 500 Roosevelt students. It is connected to the Auditorium Building (a panorama of the Auditorium Building Lobby) and provides direct access to classrooms, the university’s Murray-Green Library, music practice rooms, the university’s gym and fitness center: the Marvin Moss Student Center (MMSC), and other facilities including the Office of Student Activities, the Student Government Association, Student Organization office spaces, and the Academic Counseling Center. State Street the UC houses students from Roosevelt University, DePaul University, and Columbia College Chicago, totaling 1700 residents from these three schools combined. There are many active student organizations at both of the Roosevelt University campuses.
Roosevelt University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. Roosevelt University is unique in its study options. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Roosevelt University.
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Gerontology, Mathematics/Computer Science
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Comparative Literature, Foreign Language & Literature – General, Spanish
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology, Community Health Services, Health Services – General, Health System Administration, Nuclear Medical Technology, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine
- English Language and Literature:
- English, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business Communications, Business/Managerial Economics, Finance/Banking, Hospitality Administration/Management, Human Resources Management, Insurance/Risk Management, International Business, Labor/Personnel Relations, Management Science, Marketing Management, Travel/Tourism Management
- Education:
- Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, French Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, multiple levels
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Physics
- Social Sciences:
- Criminology, Economics, Geography, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology, Urban Studies
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Public Relations
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Sciences/Systems
- History:
- History – General
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Public Administration and Service:
- Public Services, Social Work
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General, Statistics
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Arts – General, Arts Management, Drama/Theater Arts, Jazz Studies, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera, Music Conducting, Music History/Literature, Music Management/Merchandising, Music Theory/Composition
- Popular majors:
- thirty-two percent business per marketing, twelve percent psychology, nine percent communication technologies, eight percent communications per journalism, eight percent education, eight percent social sciences, six percent liberal arts, six percent visual and performing arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 35. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July.
Roosevelt University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 60%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were one thousand, two hundred and thirty-seven total number of transfer students who applied and one thousand and eighty total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school did not report their application fee.
The regular application is due the 1st of September. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of August. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of May. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
Roosevelt University Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA, Institution’s own financial aid form and Noncustodial PROFILE. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Art and Minority Status. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at forty-seven percent scholarships per grants and fifty-three percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Roosevelt University Students
The school’s size is approximately three thousand, nine hundred and seven degree-seeking undergrads and three thousand, one hundred and sixty-one graduate enrollment. Roosevelt University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Coed, where 60 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Further, the student body consists of seventy-one percent in-state students, twenty-nine percent out-of-state students, one percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, twenty-two percent black per non-hispanic, twelve percent hispanic, fifty percent white per non-hispanic, five percent non-resident alien, seven percent race per ethnicity unreported, three percent in top 10th of graduating class, eleven percent in top quarter of graduating class, thirty-three percent in top half of graduating class, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and six percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Further, it is part of an Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus.
Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, fifty-six percent of first-year students live in college housing, eleven percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, one-AUG deadline for housing deposit and two hundred and fifty dollars amount of housing deposit. Definitely, the school is located Downtown.This school features the Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus.
Roosevelt University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
















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