Roosevelt University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chicago, Illinois with 2,849 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, costs an average of $21,512 a year after grants and graduates 34% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Roosevelt University acceptance rate and admissions
Roosevelt University admitted 97% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 465 to 600, math 430 to 575). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Roosevelt University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Roosevelt University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Roosevelt University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $23,154 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,502 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $37,118 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $21,512 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $21,512 a year after grants and scholarships, $15,606 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Roosevelt University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Roosevelt University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 34% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $56,800 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 35% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Roosevelt University majors and what graduates earn
Roosevelt University awarded bachelor's degrees in 44 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($75,716).
All 44 majors at Roosevelt University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Roosevelt University
34 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 34 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 82 | $54,121 | $61,500 |
| Business administration | Master's | 61 | $74,182 | $46,000 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 49 | $77,665 | $28,108 |
| Music | Master's | 48 | $31,328 | $41,000 |
| Pharmacy | Professional doctorate | 43 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 42 | $37,946 | $40,607 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Master's | 33 | $75,598 | $22,956 |
| Human resources | Master's | 32 | $77,461 | $47,372 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 29 | $64,729 | $41,000 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 25 | $52,423 | $61,500 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Professional doctorate | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer science | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 13 | $74,527 | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Biotechnology | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Arts management | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Real Estate | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Dispute Resolution | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Hospitality management | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Human services | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Doctoral | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Roosevelt University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | $43,498 | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,849 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 63% women, 37% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Roosevelt University?
Roosevelt University admitted 97% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Roosevelt University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $23,154. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $21,512 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Roosevelt University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 465 to 600 in reading and writing and 430 to 575 in math, and 18 to 26 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Roosevelt University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Roosevelt University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Roosevelt University?
34% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Roosevelt University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,800 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.