Roosevelt University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	630
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	52%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Roosevelt University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that Roosevelt University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Roosevelt University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Roosevelt University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Roosevelt University is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Roosevelt University is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Roosevelt University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,493

Cost of attendance at Roosevelt University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,493

Cost of attendance at Roosevelt University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Roosevelt University received on average $21,733 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,733

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	248	51%	$4,642	$1,151,170
Other Federal Grant	331	68%	$4,932	$1,632,555
State Grant/Scholarships	219	45%	$4,487	$982,738
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	440	90%	$16,233	$7,142,678
Total Grant & Scholarships	449	92%	$21,733	$9,757,971

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Roosevelt University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Roosevelt University students is 39.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.7%.

39.5%

asian 37.0% 10 students
African American 15.2% 37 students
white 55.4% 175 students
unknown 40.0% 10 students
hispanic 42.9% 135 students
International Students 36.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 38.5% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Roosevelt University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Roosevelt University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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