Overview

Roosevelt University is a Comprehensive institution located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 430 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60605
United States

Contact Jazmine Ross
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: jross13@roosevelt.edu
Phone: 312-341-2112

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/corporate Communications, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Office Management And Supervision
Organizational Leadership
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Health And Wellness, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Histologic Technology/histotechnologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sustainability Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Brass Instruments
Commercial And Advertising Art
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Keyboard Instruments
Music Technology
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Percussion Instruments
Stringed Instruments
Voice And Opera
Woodwind Instruments

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,379

Applied

4,116

Accepted

2,997

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,431

Females Applied

2,513

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,948

Males Applied

1,603

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.14

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay
Other requirements:	Audition for music and theater programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 2nd	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	514	445	580
SAT Math	501	445	550
ACT Composite	22	18	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

31,493

Private

Fees

12,000

Room & board

8,000

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

30,000

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,000

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,884

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

7,000

Avg. Loan Aid

17,000

Avg. Grant Aid

9,000

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

84%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,997

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

16%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	30.21%
Black or African American	20.11%
White or Caucasian	36.29%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.34%
Asian	4.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	2.18%
Other	4.1%

Gender

Male (40.04%)

Female (59.96%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	18%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
SPEED-Homecoming Week events, SPEED-Homecoming Dance and SPEED-Social Justice Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
SPEED Programming Board, Student Government Association, Roosevelt Black Student Union, Association of Latin American Students and RU Proud

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Ice Hockey	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No

Faculty

655

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 216

Part-time - 439

Male - 361

Female - 294