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Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $21,512
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings
- $56,800
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Roosevelt University is a private nonprofit college in Chicago, IL with 2,849 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, and admitted students average 1011 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,512 per year ($19,101 for families earning under $30,000). 34% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,800 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,987
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,644
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing465–600
200800
SAT Math430–575
200800
ACT Composite18–26
136
What Roosevelt University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $37,118
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $23,154
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,101
- $30–48k$19,773
- $48–75k$20,322
- $75–110k$23,974
- $110k+$27,989
Get a personal estimate with Roosevelt University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Freshman retention
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $56,800
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,849
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 56%
- White27%
- Hispanic35%
- Black22%
- Asian4%
Roosevelt University FAQ
What is Roosevelt University's acceptance rate?+
Roosevelt University admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Roosevelt University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 465–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–575 on SAT Math; the average total is 1011.
What ACT score do you need for Roosevelt University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–26.
Is Roosevelt University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Roosevelt University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,987 students applied to Roosevelt University and 5,644 were admitted; 600 enrolled.
Does Roosevelt University consider legacy status?+
No. Roosevelt University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Roosevelt University require an essay?+
Roosevelt University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Roosevelt University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $37,118 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,512.
What is Roosevelt University's graduation rate?+
34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 148487 · How we use this data
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