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Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University

Founded in 1945, Roosevelt University, or RU, is a private institution of higher education with campuses in Chicago's Loop and northwest suburban Schaumburg. It also offers classes in various communities, schools, and corporations. RU provides more than 120 doctor's, master's, bachelor's degrees and certificate programs in the fields of arts, sciences, business, and education. The departments and programs are organized into the following colleges:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • Chicago College of Performing Arts
  • Evelyn T. Stone University College

Some of the graduates of RU have gone on to become famous personalities. Among them are Tony Alcantar, an American actor; Shel Silverstein, an American author; Merle Dandridge, Broadway and Television actress; and Jim Skinner, CEO, McDonald's Corporation.

Overview of Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University is in Chicago, IL. Chicago is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Roosevelt University issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Roosevelt University include music, business and management, and therapy and counseling.

Roosevelt University Selectivity

Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 49% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at Roosevelt University. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 663 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 620 in 2007.

Faculty

The most successful professors at Roosevelt University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.

Student Body

Approximately 7,163 students study at Roosevelt University (in 2007).

Student Life

Part-time study is common at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University
430 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605-1394
General Phone: (312) 341-3500
http://www.roosevelt.edu

Roosevelt University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management753business management, human resources development, business communications, accounting, business, human resources, finance, management science, ...
Education And Teaching447elementary school teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, special ed, early childhood education, school counseling, teacher education, reading teaching, ...
Therapy And Counseling243psychology, clinical psychology, mental and social health services, organizational psychology, mental health counseling
Liberal Arts227liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, English, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, economics, women's studies, ...
Music100voice, music performance, violin, guitar, and strings, various music studies, jazz, piano, music theory and composition, music pedagogy, ...
Media84journalism, communication studies, journalism courses, organizational communications, public relations, radio and television
Computer Science And Engineering59computer science, computer networking, information science
Hospitality58hospitality management
Office And Administration40office management, business support services
Science40biology, biotechnology, chemistry
Family And Social Work37public administration, human services, social service professions
Drama And Performing Arts31acting, directing, various performing arts, drama
Law29legal assistant
Mathematics16mathematics, statistics
Real Estate And Construction Management8real estate
Medical Support And Technology5nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist, clinical and medical lab science
Engineering Technician4electronics tech
Fine Arts3art history and criticism
Conservation And Resource Management2environmental science
Religion And Philosophy2philosophy
Security And Law Enforcement0criminal justice and safety
Nursing And Emergency Medicine0registered nursing
Medicine0gerontology

Number of programs and degrees for Roosevelt University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1,06349
Bachelor's degree94869
Award of less than 1 academic year15812
Doctor's degree142
Post-master's certificate52

Student Body

In 2007, Roosevelt University had a total enrollment of 7,163 students (4,778 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men39%
Women61%
Full-Time93%
Part-Time7%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate54%
Graduate46%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White49%
Black22%
Hispanic8%
Asian5%
American Indian0%
Unknown11%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-196%
20-2110%
22-2421%
25-2925%
30-3412%
35-399%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois88%
(International Students)4%
New Hampshire1%
Indiana1%
Minnesota1%
Missouri1%
Virginia1%

Roosevelt University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time40 %

Roosevelt University Room and Board (2007)

Roosevelt University offers campus housing for 600 of its 4,778 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Roosevelt University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,88892749%33736%
Men58730452%13043%
Women1,29161948%20733%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal550663
SAT Math480620
SAT Writing500610
ACT Verbal1926
ACT Math1724
ACT Composite1925

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT22%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT72%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Roosevelt University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 16,980
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,980
Room and board$ 9,848
Room charge$ 6,824
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,024
Books and supplies$ 1,600
Other expenses$ 2,300

Financial Aid:
Roosevelt University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 174900)

Roosevelt University Faculty

Roosevelt University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured8836
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3543
Non-tenured and not on tenure track77

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year40$91,50311$90,265
Associate professoracademic year46$69,96532$64,516
Assistant professoracademic year38$60,42438$54,952
Instructoracademic year3$50,0835$44,144
Lectureracademic year2*0*
No academic rankacademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year130$73,59586$62,399

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Roosevelt University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE
Gerontology

MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, Other
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Office Management and Supervision

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General

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, Other
Psychology, General

Roosevelt University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Roosevelt University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Roosevelt University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Roosevelt University % of degrees in music
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Roosevelt University Number of students
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Roosevelt University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Roosevelt University % of degrees in business and management
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Roosevelt University Salaries of full-time faculty
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Roosevelt University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Roosevelt University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Roosevelt University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Student SAT scores
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Roosevelt University Student SAT scores
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Roosevelt University Female % of student body
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Roosevelt University Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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