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	×
Biotechnology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/corporate Communications, General	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Financial Planning And Services	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Office Management And Supervision	×
Organizational Behavior Studies	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Real Estate	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other	×
Journalism	×
Journalism, Other	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Organizational Communication, General	×
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	×
Information Technology	×
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	×
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	×
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Sustainability Studies	×
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/chef Training	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Public Administration	×
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	×
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

5,987

Applied

5,644

Accepted

2,605

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,399

Females Applied

3,212

Females Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,588

Males Applied

2,432

Males Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.13

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	510	430	550
SAT Math	491	390	540
ACT Composite	24	21	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,068

Private

Fees

330

Full-time student fees

15,400

Room & board

10,500

Room only

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

2,605

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

18%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	35.19%
Black or African American	20.98%
White or Caucasian	27.99%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.5%
Asian	4.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	3.56%
Other	1.7%

Gender

Male (38.5%)

Female (61.5%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
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

918

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 483

Part-time - 435

Male - 436

Female - 482