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Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois 60605-1394

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Roosevelt University is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1000, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,712 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,152.

Established
1945
Motto
"Dedicated to the enlightenment of the human spirit"
Mascot
Fala the Laker
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II

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94%Acceptance
1000SAT Avg
2,583Students
11:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$48,712Earnings 10yr
$20,152Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Roosevelt University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1000

Reading & WritingMid: 505
430550
MathMid: 485
390540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2129

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1000

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,280
Room & Board$15,525
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$48,426
Average Net Price$20,152
Median Debt at Graduation$22,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,863
$30–48K$16,288
$48–75K$19,274
$75–110K$23,967
$110K+$30,033

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,152

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,667

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (118)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,583
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Black 21%
Hispanic 35%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.0%
Freshman Retention61.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,896
8 Years$47,124
10 Years$48,712

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,100
Men
$53,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#390

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
0 mi(0 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
82 mi(142 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
165 mi(286 min)

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