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Roosevelt University (RU)
- 430 S Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL 60605
- OPEID College Code: 00174900
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- General Phone: (312) 341-3500
- President: Charles R. Middleton
- Website: www.roosevelt.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 7,163
- College Alias: RU
- College Mascot: Lakers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - RU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.roosevelt.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 587 | 1,291 | 1,878 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 304 (52%) | 619 (48%) | 923 (49%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 130 (43%) | 207 (33%) | 337 (37%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 74 | 22% |
| ACT ® Exam | 243 | 72% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 663 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 500 | 610 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: RU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 60% | 30% | 23% | 73% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,479 | $3,647 | $4,109 | $7,699 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 55 | 46 | 46 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,721 | 2,568 | 1,900 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,980 | $15,314 | $14,180 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,980 | $15,314 | $14,180 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,848 | $9,283 | $8,676 |
| Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,100 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,700 | $3,400 | $2,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,728 | $28,097 | $26,356 |
| Out of State | $30,728 | $28,097 | $26,356 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $29,080 | $27,014 | $25,880 |
| Out of State | $29,080 | $27,014 | $25,880 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $21,280 | $19,214 | $18,080 |
| Out of State | $21,280 | $19,214 | $18,080 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,163 Undergraduate: 3,973 Graduate: 3,190
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,264 Female: 4,899
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,358 Female: 2,615
- Graduate Gender Male: 906 Female: 2,284
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,272 Part-Time: 3,891
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,221 Part-Time: 1,752
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,051 Part-Time: 2,139
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 314 | 4% |
| American Indian | 16 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,539 | 21% |
| Asian | 364 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 600 | 8% |
| White | 3,551 | 50% |
| Unknown | 779 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 15 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 424 | 6% |
| Ages 20-21 | 700 | 10% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,488 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,825 | 25% |
| Ages 30-34 | 886 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 637 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 775 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 390 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 19 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 4 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,064 | 621 | 443 |
| Faculty Status | 643 | 228 | 415 |
| Tenured Faculty | 136 | 136 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 631 | 216 | 415 |
| Primarily Instruction | 631 | 216 | 415 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 109 | 108 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 139 | 133 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 185 | 164 | 21 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 146 | 128 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 14 | 14 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 25 | 22 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,137 (216) | $73,595 (130) | $62,399 (86) |
| Professor | $91,236 (51) | $91,503 (40) | $90,265 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $67,730 (78) | $69,965 (46) | $64,516 (32) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,688 (76) | $60,424 (38) | $54,952 (38) |
| Instructor | $46,372 (8) | $50,083 (3) | $44,144 (5) |
| Lecturer | $61,200 (2) | $61,200 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,137 (216) | $73,595 (130) | $62,399 (86) |
| Professor | $91,236 (51) | $91,503 (40) | $90,265 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $67,730 (78) | $69,965 (46) | $64,516 (32) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,688 (76) | $60,424 (38) | $54,952 (38) |
| Instructor | $46,372 (8) | $50,083 (3) | $44,144 (5) |
| Lecturer | $61,200 (2) | $61,200 (2) | - (-) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 33% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 30% |
| Black | 20% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| White | 35% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 15% |
| 5 Years | 28% |
| 6 Years | 31% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
