Roosevelt University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Roosevelt University is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 2,849 undergraduate students enrolled. Roosevelt University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,194 per year. The graduation rate is 35%, and the typical graduate earns $47,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Roosevelt University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1945, it was named in honor of United States president Franklin Delano Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The university consists of four colleges: the Chicago College of Performing Arts; the College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences; the College of Science, Health and Pharmacy; and the Walter E. Heller College of Business.
The numbers here tell a mixed story — the Chicago location and affordable net price of around $20,000/year are genuine draws, and the performing arts and business programs benefit from real access to a major city. But the 41% graduation rate and 62% freshman retention rate are hard to overlook, suggesting many students either struggle to finish or transfer out before getting there. Worth considering if you have a clear program fit and a plan to stay engaged, but go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,849 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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