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Roosevelt University
Chicago, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 97% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Roosevelt University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Chicago, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 97%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
97% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading465 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 575
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 26
1typical 50% range36
97%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,114
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,933
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,834
Earnings 5yr: $80,824
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,222
Earnings 5yr: $81,047
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,632
Earnings 5yr: $83,120
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,149
Earnings 5yr: $88,486
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,716
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,245
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Corporate Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,005
Earnings 5yr: $58,040
Debt: $19,500
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,720
Earnings 5yr: $75,948
Debt: $26,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,382
Earnings 5yr: $66,723
Debt: $25,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,226
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,625
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,783
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,560
Earnings 5yr: $59,209
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,839
Earnings 5yr: $75,822
Debt: $26,667
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,872
Earnings 5yr: $56,342
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,274
Earnings 5yr: $63,705
Debt: $26,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,081
Earnings 5yr: $54,962
Debt: $24,625
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,007
Earnings 5yr: $62,919
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,180
Earnings 5yr: $54,001
Debt: $28,600
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$20,194
In-State Tuition$21,315
Out-of-State Tuition$21,315
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
51%
Pell Grants
54%
Take Loans
46%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,896
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,712
Completion Signals
35%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
62%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,667
Est. Monthly Payment
$158/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$50,809
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