Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Online | roosevelt.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Roosevelt University occupies a vertical campus in downtown Chicago's South Loop, anchored by its historic 32-story Art Deco Auditorium Building and the modern Wabash Building. Founded in 1945 with a mission of social justice and equal educational opportunities, the university emerged during a period of racial discrimination in higher education. The institution maintains a second campus in suburban Schaumburg, offering programs primarily in business, science, and technology. Roosevelt is known for its performing arts programs, particularly in music and theater, housed in the Chicago College of Performing Arts, along with established programs in business, psychology, and education. The university operates as a primarily commuter campus, though student housing is available in the Wabash Building, and students have direct access to Chicago's cultural and professional opportunities via the adjacent CTA transit lines.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Roosevelt University is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Roosevelt University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#494 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#345 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#18 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#377 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 840/1080 |
| ACT | 16/26 |
| GPA | 3.13 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $15,025 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,693 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 40% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148487 IPEDS survey data for Roosevelt University.
Current students may use the Roosevelt University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024