Roosevelt University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2032 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #556 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #505 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #7 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #869 of 1,000 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 37 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 2,868
- Graduates
- 1,413
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.roosevelt.edu
Roosevelt University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Roosevelt University has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 27% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 97% | 97% |
| Applicants | 7,427 | 2,996 | 4,431 |
| Admissions | 7,216 | 2,911 | 4,305 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 630 | 228 | 402 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
2,086 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
463 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
143 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 895
or below
75% of them
had 1175
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Roosevelt University are 895-1175 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
27 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Roosevelt University are 18-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1227 (29%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1102 (26%) |
| Black or African American | 788 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 668 (16%) |
| Asian | 216 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 142 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 124 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Roosevelt University is $22,366 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,018 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,280 |
| $48-75K | $20,266 |
| $75-110K | $24,944 |
| $110K+ | $27,157 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,000 | $20,620 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,000 | $20,620 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,000 | $20,620 |
| Fee in-district | $315 | $315 |
| Fee in-state | $315 | $315 |
| Fee out-of-state | $315 | $315 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 858 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,300 |
| Room charge | $10,000 |
| Meal charge | $5,300 |
Roosevelt University majors
Roosevelt University has granted 528 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 514 master's across 46 programs, and 58 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Roosevelt University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 61 | ||
| Psychology, General | 53 | 6 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 47 | ||
| Pharmacy | 43 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | 6 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 40 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 36 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 20 | 15 | |
| Musical Theatre | 35 | ||
| Management Science | 34 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 33 | ||
| Computer Science | 20 | 13 | |
| Accounting | 16 | 13 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | 17 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 24 | 1 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 25 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 25 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 24 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 23 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 22 | ||
| Finance, General | 21 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 18 | 2 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | 1 | |
| Stringed Instruments | 7 | 9 | |
| Voice and Opera | 16 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | ||
| Acting | 14 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 9 | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | 9 | |
| History, General | 7 | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 10 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 9 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | 3 | |
| Graphic Design | 7 | ||
| Biotechnology | 6 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | 4 | |
| Music Management | 6 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 5 | |
| Woodwind Instruments | 1 | 5 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 5 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | ||
| Public Administration | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Real Estate | 5 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | 2 | |
| Brass Instruments | 2 | 2 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 4 | ||
| Dispute Resolution | 4 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Education, General | 3 | ||
| Histologic Technology & Histotechnologist | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 2 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Percussion Instruments | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 528 | 514 | 58 |
Roosevelt University has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 28% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Roosevelt University has published 3,324 scientific papers with 80,512 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 21 | 114 |
| 1994 | 31 | 135 |
| 1995 | 35 | 135 |
| 1996 | 18 | 182 |
| 1997 | 31 | 184 |
| 1998 | 36 | 226 |
| 1999 | 43 | 230 |
| 2000 | 34 | 292 |
| 2001 | 30 | 328 |
| 2002 | 34 | 338 |
| 2003 | 57 | 450 |
| 2004 | 70 | 590 |
| 2005 | 62 | 671 |
| 2006 | 65 | 942 |
| 2007 | 63 | 1010 |
| 2008 | 93 | 1354 |
| 2009 | 125 | 1748 |
| 2010 | 100 | 2220 |
| 2011 | 129 | 2416 |
| 2012 | 126 | 3017 |
| 2013 | 123 | 3286 |
| 2014 | 139 | 3691 |
| 2015 | 130 | 3857 |
| 2016 | 137 | 4004 |
| 2017 | 140 | 4226 |
| 2018 | 116 | 4265 |
| 2019 | 132 | 4792 |
| 2020 | 130 | 5473 |
| 2021 | 120 | 6038 |
| 2022 | 103 | 5862 |
| 2023 | 99 | 5915 |
| 2024 | 84 | 5451 |
| 2025 | 64 | 4774 |
Roosevelt University alumni
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Amy Madigan
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorstage actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Amy Marie Madigan is an American actress. Known for her work on screen and stage, her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Merle Dandridge
- Occupations
- singertelevision actorfilm actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Merle Dandridge is an American actress and singer. She is best known for performing in Broadway musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Spamalot, Rent, and Once on This Island, as well as her video game roles as Alyx Vance in Half-Life 2 and Marlene in The Last of Us franchise. She played the leading role of Grace Greenleaf in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series, Greenleaf (2016–2020). She has had recurring roles on television series such as Sons of Anarchy and The Night Shift and starred as Kim Hammond in the first season of HBO Max comedy-drama series The Flight Attendant in 2020. In 2022, Dandridge began starring as Natasha Seo-Yeon Ross in the ABC action series Station 19. She reprised her role as Marlene in the 2023 television adaptation of The Last of Us.
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Robert Lamm
- Occupations
- musiciancomposerguitaristpianistsinger
- Biography
-
Robert William Lamm is an American musician and a founding member of the rock band Chicago. He is best known for his songwriting, vocals, and keyboard melodies, most significantly on the band's debut studio album, Chicago Transit Authority (1969). Lamm wrote many of the band's biggest hits, including "Questions 67 & 68", "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", "Beginnings", "25 or 6 to 4", "Saturday in the Park", "Dialogue (Part I & II)" and "Harry Truman". Lamm is one of three founding members (alongside Lee Loughnane and James Pankow) still performing with the group, and remains as the original lead vocalist of the band.
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Bobby Rush
- Enrolled in Roosevelt University
- In 1974 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- priestinsurance brokerpolitician
- Biography
-
Bobby Lee Rush is an American politician, activist, and pastor who served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 1st congressional district for three decades, ending in 2023. A civil rights activist during the 1960s, Rush co-founded the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party.
General info
| Alternative names | RU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Motto | Just Watch Me |
| Colors | green, white, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 649 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 430 S Michigan Ave Chicago, Illinois, 60605-1394 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,746,000 |
| Phone | 3123413500 |