Roosevelt University
Location and Contact Information
430 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605-1394
USA
Main Tel: (312) 341-3500
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Roosevelt University is a private institution of higher education located in Chicago, Illinois. It was established in 1945. The university offers more than 120 doctors, masters and bachelors degree and certificate programs in the arts, sciences, business and education. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Chicago College of Performing Arts
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education
- Evelyn T. Stone University College
Roosevelt University has an active Greek life, with a large number of fraternity and sororities. Tau Kappa Epsilon is the largest fraternity on campus. Roosevelt's student run radio station is known as WRBC-AM. The newspaper is called the Torch.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in music, therapy and counseling, business and management, hospitality, and drama and performing arts.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,300 |
| Room | $ 7,836 |
| Board | $ 3,258 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid
Roosevelt University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 97% | $11,841 |
| Institutional Grant | 97% | $8,853 |
| Federal Grant | 36% | $3,961 |
| Pell Grant | 36% | $3,451 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $1,117 |
| State or Local Grant | 37% | $4,019 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 73% | $6,156 |
| Federal Loan | 72% | $5,111 |
| Other Loan | 6% | $11,968 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Roosevelt University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | 7,366 |
| 2 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN | 4,991 |
| 3 | Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | 6,448 |
| 4 | The New School | New York, NY | 9,825 |
| 5 | Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | 6,705 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | 19,758 |
| 7 | Samford University | Birmingham, AL | 4,469 |
| 8 | University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | 5,233 |
| 9 | Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | 4,438 |
| 10 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ | 6,442 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 1,028 | 46 |
| Bachelor | 1,005 | 54 |
| < 1 year certificate | 139 | 15 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 7 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 6 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 128 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 75 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 32 |
Students
Student enrollment was 7,692 in 2009-2010 (5,455 full-time equivalent).
About 33% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 67% of the class.
Undergrads are 54% of enrolled students and graduate students are 46%.
Students under 25 years old represent 43% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 82% Women 76% All 78%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 505-635 Math 465-565
Room and Board
Roosevelt University provides on-campus housing for 800 of its 5,455 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
International Study
About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
The school recommends that international applicants take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Roosevelt University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Doctorate, Professional Dominant.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services
- Actuarial Science
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Finance
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Insurance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Acting
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Services
- Public Administration
FINE ARTS
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- African-American/Black Studies
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Organizational Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
MUSIC
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
- Piano and Organ
- Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
- Voice and Opera
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
- Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Clinical Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Psychology
