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Roosevelt University
Admission at Roosevelt University is close to open (97.2%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $48,712 median earnings below before the application.
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Roosevelt University sits in Chicago proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 5.9% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $75,716 four years out. 51.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,849 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 61.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 820 and 1090 — below the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Roosevelt University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Roosevelt University received 5,987 applications and admitted 5,644 (94.3%), with 600 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 820–1090 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Roosevelt University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 430 | 490 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 470 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Roosevelt University compares
| Roosevelt University | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 97.2% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,315 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,712 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
At $48,712, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,572). Look at Roosevelt University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $21,315 regardless of where you're from. At Roosevelt University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,849 undergrads, Roosevelt University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
Fewer than half of Roosevelt University students — 35.1% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Roosevelt University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,716 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $70,005 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $69,720 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $69,382 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,226 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,839 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $64,872 |
| Biology, General | $63,274 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,081 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,180 |
| Computer Science | $58,964 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $57,617 |
| Marketing | $57,573 |
| Psychology, General | $52,049 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $48,547 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $37,748 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $29,529 |
| Music | $24,232 |
Median earnings for these 18 Roosevelt University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,712 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Roosevelt University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Roosevelt University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 820–1090 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 97.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Roosevelt University's acceptance rate?
94.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,644 admitted from 5,987 applicants.
How much does Roosevelt University cost?
At Roosevelt University, published tuition is $21,315 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Roosevelt University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Roosevelt University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,712 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Dominican University — 90.3% admitted
- Rockford University — 92.9% admitted
- University of Illinois Springfield — 85.9% admitted
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale — 86.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.