Roosevelt University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2032 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #557 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #508 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #6 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #806 of 1,011 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 42 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 2,413
- Graduates
- 1,312
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 91% | 87% |
| Applicants | 2,997 | 1,215 | 1,782 |
| Admissions | 2,647 | 1,100 | 1,547 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 405 | 189 | 216 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
1,540 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
536 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
134 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 840
or below
75% of them
had 1080
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Roosevelt University are 840-1080 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Roosevelt University are 16-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | 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
| White | 1245 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1070 (29%) |
| Black or African American | 717 (19%) |
| Asian | 220 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 185 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 147 (4%) |
| 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 $22,117 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 | $19,186 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,235 |
| $48-75K | $20,701 |
| $75-110K | $23,605 |
| $110K+ | $26,421 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,068 | $22,764 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,068 | $22,764 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,068 | $22,764 |
| Fee in-district | $330 | |
| Fee in-state | $330 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $330 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 687 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,025 |
| Room charge | $9,975 |
| Meal charge | $5,050 |
Roosevelt University majors
Roosevelt University has granted 680 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs, 523 master's across 49 programs, and 86 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Roosevelt University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 84 | |||
| Psychology, General | 63 | 10 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 14 | 48 | 3 | |
| Pharmacy | 65 | |||
| Accounting | 36 | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 43 | 5 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 41 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 39 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 38 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 20 | 17 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 35 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 27 | 8 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 31 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 25 | 5 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 26 | 2 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 17 | 10 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 26 | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | 8 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 26 | |||
| Management Science | 24 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 24 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 9 | 12 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 6 | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 20 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 19 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 14 | 4 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 18 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 15 | 2 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 17 | |||
| Computer Science | 12 | 3 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 15 | |||
| Acting | 14 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 13 | |||
| Music Management | 12 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 4 | 8 | ||
| History, General | 9 | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 11 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |||
| Stringed Instruments | 3 | 8 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 10 | |||
| Real Estate | 2 | 8 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | 5 | ||
| Public Administration | 8 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 7 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 7 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | 3 | ||
| Biotechnology | 6 | |||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 6 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 5 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 5 | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | 1 | ||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 4 | |||
| Graphic Design | 4 | |||
| Histologic Technology & Histotechnologist | 4 | |||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Woodwind Instruments | 2 | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Dispute Resolution | 3 | |||
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 3 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | |||
| Education, General | 2 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2 | |||
| Journalism | 2 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | 1 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Brass Instruments | 1 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 | |||
| Creative Writing | 1 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 1 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 1 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | |||
| Human Services, General | 1 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | |||
| Women's Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 42 | 680 | 523 | 86 |
Roosevelt University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 38% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Roosevelt University has published 2,892 scientific papers with 58,240 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Medicine, Biology, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 90 |
| 1992 | 18 | 55 |
| 1993 | 18 | 61 |
| 1994 | 30 | 71 |
| 1995 | 30 | 82 |
| 1996 | 18 | 104 |
| 1997 | 31 | 112 |
| 1998 | 26 | 159 |
| 1999 | 40 | 155 |
| 2000 | 33 | 198 |
| 2001 | 31 | 222 |
| 2002 | 30 | 247 |
| 2003 | 51 | 309 |
| 2004 | 68 | 448 |
| 2005 | 57 | 485 |
| 2006 | 62 | 723 |
| 2007 | 59 | 815 |
| 2008 | 87 | 1091 |
| 2009 | 106 | 1477 |
| 2010 | 91 | 1867 |
| 2011 | 114 | 2122 |
| 2012 | 113 | 2611 |
| 2013 | 113 | 2920 |
| 2014 | 124 | 3235 |
| 2015 | 126 | 3351 |
| 2016 | 121 | 3464 |
| 2017 | 124 | 3513 |
| 2018 | 106 | 3525 |
| 2019 | 115 | 3895 |
| 2020 | 118 | 4296 |
| 2021 | 101 | 4729 |
| 2022 | 92 | 4640 |
| 2023 | 92 | 4475 |
Roosevelt University alumni
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Amy Madigan
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actorfilm producertelevision producersinger
- Biography
-
Amy Marie Madigan is an American actress. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1985 film Twice in a Lifetime. Her other film credits include Love Child (1982), Places in the Heart (1984), Field of Dreams (1989), Uncle Buck (1989), The Dark Half (1993), Pollock (2000), and Gone Baby Gone (2007).
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Merle Dandridge
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorsingerfilm actorvoice 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’s 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
- guitaristcomposermusiciansinger-songwriterkeyboardist
- 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.
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Bobby Rush
- Enrolled in Roosevelt University
- In 1974 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- priestpoliticianinsurance broker
- 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. 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 | 640 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 430 S Michigan Ave Chicago, Illinois, 60605-1394 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,746,000 |
| Phone | 3123413500 |