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Roosevelt University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Illinois

Roosevelt University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
97.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹20,02,160Out-of-state
Students
2,849Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Roosevelt University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1945, it was named in honor of United States president Franklin Delano Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The university consists of four colleges: the Chicago College of Performing Arts; the College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences; the College of Science, Health and Pharmacy; and the Walter E. Heller College of Business.
The university also has a campus in Schaumburg, Illinois. The university's newest academic building, Wabash, is located in the Loop in downtown Chicago. It is the tallest educational building in Chicago, the second tallest educational building in the United States, and the fourth-largest academic complex in the world.

Admissions planning estimate

97.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 62.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 94.27%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 94.3% (5,644/5,987; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

97 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,541
Offered a place 3,268
Enrolled 507

15.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite895-1175
4001600
ACT composite18-26
136

What a year costs

₹36,23,896 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹20,02,160
  • Housing₹15,09,017
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹36,23,896
After aid (average) ₹18,96,863

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹20,02,160
Out-of-state ₹20,02,160

Average aid awarded: ₹8,45,388 a year.

Outcomes and support

61.6%
Retention
35.1%
Graduation
80%
Get financial aid
25%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 34.7%
White 27.3%
African American 21.5%
Asian 4.2%
Multiracial 3.5%
Unknown 2.5%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Associate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biotechnologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Corporate Communicationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Legal Support Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Real Estatebachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate97.16%
Total Applicants3541
Admitted Applicants3268
Enrolled Applicants507
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %895
SAT Composite 75th %1175
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹20,02,160
Out-of-State Tuition₹20,02,160
Average Housing Cost₹15,09,017
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹18,96,863
Students Receiving Aid80%
Average Aid Awarded₹8,45,388
Out-of-State Students25%

Student Body Diversity

African American21.52%
Asian4.18%
Hispanic34.71%
White27.27%
Multiracial3.47%
Native American0.32%
Pacific Islander0.11%
International5.93%
Unknown Race2.49%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate35.14%
Retention Rate61.62%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates2849

Contact

Street Address430 S Michigan Ave
ZIP Code60605
Phone(877) 277-5978
Websitehttps://www.roosevelt.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/