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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.
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Campus Location430 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60605-1394 USA Main Tel: (312) 341-3500 Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in music, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- High female/male ratio.
- Selective admissions.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Master | 990 | 49 | | Bachelor | 958 | 70 | | < 1 year certificate | 180 | 13 | | Doctorale | 11 | 2 | | Post-master's certificate | 7 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 7,163 in 2007-2008 (5,103 full-time equivalent). About 39% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 61% of the class. Undergrads are 55% of enrolled students and graduate students are 45%. About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 90% are full-time and 10% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 19,000 | | Room | $ 7,692 | | Board | $ 3,114 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid: Roosevelt University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 119 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 72 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 18 |
Housing and MealsRoosevelt University provides on-campus housing for 720 of its 5,103 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 45% | | Women | 42% | | All | 43% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 512-628 | | Math | 455-610 | | Writing | 510-610 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (711 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services
- Actuarial Science
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance
- Financial Planning and Services
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Insurance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Science
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (60 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (36 awarded) - Acting
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (354 awarded) - Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- 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 (1 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (54 awarded) - Human Services
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
FINE ARTS (1 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
HOSPITALITY (65 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW (39 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (239 awarded) - African-American/Black Studies
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Geography
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (19 awarded) MEDIA (74 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Organizational Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (0 awarded) MUSIC (114 awarded) - Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Piano and Organ
- Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
- Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (39 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
- Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (9 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (2 awarded) SCIENCE (52 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (275 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Psychology
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