Roosevelt University
Private college · Chicago, IL · 2,849 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
97%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
895–1175
ACT (middle 50%)
18–26
Average net price
$21,512
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$37,118
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
34%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Roosevelt University?
Roosevelt University accepts about 97 of every 100 applicants (97%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 895 and 1175 on the SAT. A score at or above 1175 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 895, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 18–26.
The latest federal data says Roosevelt University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Roosevelt University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Roosevelt University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $37,118 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,512 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $23,154 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$23,154
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$23,154
- Room & board$16,502
- Total cost of attendance$37,118
- Average net price after grants$21,512
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Psychology.
Roosevelt University FAQ
- What is Roosevelt University's acceptance rate?
- 97% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Roosevelt University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 895–1175. Aim for 1175 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Roosevelt University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 18–26.
- Is Roosevelt University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Roosevelt University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Roosevelt University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Roosevelt University cost?
- About $37,118 a year before aid; $21,512 on average after grants.
- What is Roosevelt University's FAFSA school code?
- 001749. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Roosevelt University receives your information.
- What is Roosevelt University's graduation rate?
- 34% of students finish within six years.
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