Roosevelt University
430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Roosevelt University
About this school
Roosevelt, founded in 1945, is a private university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Continuing Education, and Education and the Chicago Musical College. Its two campuses are located in downtown Chicago and Schaumburg.
- www.roosevelt.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,943
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,514
- Men:924 Men (36.8%)
- Women:1,590 Women (63.2%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Roosevelt University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | 2 | 3 |
History | - | 2 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | August 15 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | August 15 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 430 South Michigan Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Chicago, IL 60605 |
Phone | (312) 341-2101 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | August 15 |
Application Fee | $25 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Audition for music and theater programs required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 70% of 4,018 applicants were admitted |
Women | 69% of 2,684 applicants were admitted |
Men | 71% of 1,334 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 496 (18%) of 2,793 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 311 (17%) of 1,840 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 185 (19%) of 953 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.37 |
375 And Above | 15% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 13% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 13% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 18% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 27% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 13% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 462 average |410-510 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 0% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 45% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 33% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 22% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 0% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 50% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 33% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 17% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |20-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 4% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 33% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 61% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 2% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $29,832 (59.96%)
- Room & Board: - $13,223 (26.58%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (2.41%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $5,500 (11.05%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Roosevelt University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning February 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001749 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 588 (98.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 518 (88.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 508 (98.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 80 (15.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 75% |
Average Award | $24,000 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 480 (94.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,000 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 350 (68.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,500 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 450 (88.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 80 (13.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,000 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,812 (96.2%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,397 (85.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,325 (97.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 169 (7.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 75% |
Average Award | $22,318 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,175 (93.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,000 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,864 (80.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,500 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,090 (89.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 500 (17.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,000 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | Not reported |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Not required
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
238
Part-Time Faculty
384
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
34%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 37% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 26% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 10% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 0% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 238,298 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 646 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Roosevelt University provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
64.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
29.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
38.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
41.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (57)
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- African-American/Black Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- International Relations and Affairs
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Journalism
- Journalism, Other
- Keyboard Instruments
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, Other
- Musical Theatre
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Office Management and Supervision
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Organizational Communication, General
- Philosophy
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Stringed Instruments
- Sustainability Studies
- Voice and Opera
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Psychology, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Pharmacy
Master's Programs of Study (45)
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Anthropology
- Applied Economics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication--General
- Computer Science
- Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Counselor Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education
- English
- Gender Studies
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- International Business
- Journalism
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Music Education
- Organizational Management
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Reading Education
- Real Estate
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Telecommunications
- Theater
- Women's Studies
- Writing
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
2,714,856
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Chicago
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | 12.9 average low in January, 79.6 average high in September |
Rain | 125 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Chicago |
Nearest Train Station | Chicago |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
20% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
76%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Not offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | - |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Roosevelt University offers radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, speed programming board, student government association, roosevelt black student union, alpha phi omega co-ed service fraternity, alpha gamma delta sorority inc
Sororities
2% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,115
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,514
Women
1,590
Men
924
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 6.0% Asian
- 17.6% Black/African-American
- 26.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 45.4% White
- 1.3% Unknown
International Students
3.7% from 44 countries
Average Age
24
Number of Graduate Students
1,943