Overview

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

Location & Contact

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

Contact Jazmine Ross
Executive Director of Admission
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/corporate Communications, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
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
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, 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
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
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

3,541

Applied

3,268

Accepted

2,623

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,105

Females Applied

1,897

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,436

Males Applied

1,371

Males Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.13

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)
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	510	440	570
SAT Math	491	420	550
ACT Composite	24	21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,068

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

31,500

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,000

Avg. Loan 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

89%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,623

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

18%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	32.46%
Black or African American	18.88%
White or Caucasian	35.09%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.43%
Asian	4.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	3.29%
Other	3.13%

Gender

Male (39.38%)

Female (60.62%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	23%

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

578

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 177

Part-time - 401

Male - 308

Female - 270