About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
430 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone
877-277-5978
Email
admission@roosevelt.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Vertical Campus: 32-story building downtown Chicago
Auditorium Building: national historic landmark
University Center: largest multi-college residence hall in the US
Gage Building: historic classroom building overlooking Millennium Park
Schaumburg Campus: full service campus near Woodfield Mall
Roosevelt's Chicago Campus is located in the heart of the downtown "Loop" area. The Schaumburg Campus is adjacent to Woodfield Mall and in the center of the northwest suburban economic hub.
Auditorium Building: national historic landmark
University Center: largest multi-college residence hall in the US
Gage Building: historic classroom building overlooking Millennium Park
Schaumburg Campus: full service campus near Woodfield Mall
Roosevelt's Chicago Campus is located in the heart of the downtown "Loop" area. The Schaumburg Campus is adjacent to Woodfield Mall and in the center of the northwest suburban economic hub.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Navy Pier
Art Institute of Chicago
Museum Campus (Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium)
Willis (Sears) Tower
Magnificent Mile: N. Michigan Ave. shopping
Roosevelt's Chicago Campus is less than two miles from all of the destinations listed above.
Art Institute of Chicago
Museum Campus (Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium)
Willis (Sears) Tower
Magnificent Mile: N. Michigan Ave. shopping
Roosevelt's Chicago Campus is less than two miles from all of the destinations listed above.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Saturday
9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
877-277-5978
9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
877-277-5978
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Visit http://www.roosevelt.edu/admission for list of events
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
mcassidy@roosevelt.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
O'Hare and Midway Airports serve Chicago. Public transportation (CTA - Chicago Transit Authority) trains and buses serve the city. CTA train service is available from the airports to the Chicago Campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Roosevelt's Chicago Campus is located at the corner of S. Michigan Ave. and E. Congress Parkway, directly west of Grant Park. Roosevelt's Schaumburg Campus is located north of Woodfield Mall and near IKEA.
Local Accommodations
Visit http://www.roosevelt.edu/CampusCommunity for information about hotels near each Roosevelt campus.
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Overview
Applicants: 5,993
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average HS GPA: 3.11
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
455 - 595
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 550
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 24
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
636
with Terminal Degree
566
351
Men
285
Women
120
Minority
7
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Corporate Communications.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Office Management and Supervision.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Organizational Communication, General.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist.
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Sustainability Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Brass Instruments.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Musical Theatre.
Percussion Instruments.
Stringed Instruments.
Voice and Opera.
Woodwind Instruments.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Harold Washington
Former Mayor, Chicago
Andrew Barrett
FCC Commissoner
Raymond Allen
Chairman, PandB Financial Group
Peri E. Arnold
Chariman, International Studies, U of Notre Dame
Donald Jacobs
Dean, Kellogg Graduate School of Business
Ramsey Lewis
Jazz Musician
Everett Zlatoff-Mirsky
Concertmaster, Lyric Opera
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,000
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,000
Average Need-Based Loan
$8,800
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$17,621
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$28,963
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,100
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,758
Foreign Countries Represented
42
Demographics
5.39%
Asian
18.01%
Black
23.62%
Hispanic
44.83%
Caucasian
4.06%
International
64% female
36% male
15% are out of state
82% are full time
18% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
22%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
71%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Academic Success Center
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Nancy Litke
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
2
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
6
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
3
2% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
NAIA
6% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Lakers)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Lakers)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Womens Center
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: RU Proud is the university's GLBTQA student organization. More information is available at http://www.roosevelt.edu/csi
Minority Support Groups: Several student organizations are available at the Chicago and Schaumburg Campuses. More information is available at http://www.roosevelt.edu/csi
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
CDW, Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
