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Roosevelt University

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C+

Rating

Private

Type

5,086

Students

$30,876

Tuition

67%

Acceptance

#993

Ranking

Large City

Campus Setting

Chicago, IL

430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-1394

Roosevelt University is a small private institution located in Chicago, IL ranked 43rd in Illinois. It has a total of 2,940 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 67.3% of applicants. Roosevelt University offers 131 different majors and is best known for its Stringed Instruments, Legal Support Services, and Sustainability Studies programs (nationally ranked 10th, 21st, and 30th respectively). With an annual tuition of $30,876 per year, Roosevelt University is somewhat moderately expensive. 45.32% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn near $43,600 per year, which is 5% greater than the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$30,876
Above Average

Roosevelt University

$30,876

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$49,699

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$33,068

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

67%Acceptance
Less Selective

Roosevelt University

67%

National

69%
Sat

1010 - 1230

66% of students submit

Admissions Yield

9%

ACT

19 - 26

33% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$25

Students

2,940Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

33%

In-state

83%

Female

67%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

25%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
8% Psychology, General7% Business Administration and Management, General5% Accounting80% Others

8% Psychology, General

7% Business Administration and Management, General

5% Accounting

80% Others

Psychology, General

8%

102 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

7%

95 Graduates

Accounting

5%

60 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

60 Graduates

Biomedical Sciences, General

5%

59 Graduates

Business/Corporate Communications

4%

52 Graduates

Hospitality Administration/Management, General

4%

50 Graduates

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

3%

43 Graduates

Counseling Psychology

3%

42 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors10:110:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

10

Number of Library Books

204,428

Academic Spend per Student

$12,238

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

69%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$36,800/Year

Roosevelt University

$36,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$36,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$43,600

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

45%