Roosevelt University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,068

5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$22,117

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

88.3%

2,997 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

3,725

75.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

42.8%

177 Graduates

About

Roosevelt University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Roosevelt University were General Business Administration & Management (84 degrees awarded), Bilingual & Multilingual Education (41 degrees), and General Biomedical Sciences (39 degrees).

In 2022, 1,345 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Roosevelt University. 66.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (536 degrees), 1.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (326 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Roosevelt University is $33,068, which is $9,072 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Roosevelt University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2220 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Roosevelt University is $33,068, which is $9,072 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,117.

In 2022, 95% of undergraduate students attending Roosevelt University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,068

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Roosevelt University was $33,068. The cost of tuition at Roosevelt University is $9,072 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Roosevelt University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,117

2022 Value

7.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Roosevelt University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,117. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Roosevelt University grew by 7.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of Roosevelt University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,638

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Roosevelt University was of $11,638 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Roosevelt University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Roosevelt University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 10.5% with respect to 2021, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Roosevelt University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Roosevelt University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2220 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Roosevelt University received 2,997 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 15.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,997 applicants, 2,647 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,725 students enrolled at Roosevelt University in 2022. 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Roosevelt University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,647

Accepted Out of 2,997

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Roosevelt University was 88.3% (2,647 admissions from 2,997 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 92.3%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 15.4%, while admissions declined by 19%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Roosevelt University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

33%

Submission Percentage (2022)

134

Scores Submitted (2022)

33% of enrolled first-time students at Roosevelt University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Roosevelt University had a total enrollment of 3,725 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Roosevelt University is 2,800 students and the part-time enrollment is 925. This means that 75.2% of students enrolled at Roosevelt University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Roosevelt University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.4% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Black or African American, 5.91% Asian, 3.33% Two or More Races, 0.376% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0805% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Roosevelt University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.1%), followed by White Female (18.5%) and White Male (13.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.6%) and White Male (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Roosevelt University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,725 students. The full-time enrollment at Roosevelt University is 2,800 and the part-time enrollment is 925. This means that 75.2% of students enrolled at Roosevelt University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Roosevelt University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Roosevelt University was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Roosevelt University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Roosevelt University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,245 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,070 enrolled students
Black or African American
717 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Roosevelt University is 33.4% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Black or African American, 5.91% Asian, 3.33% Two or More Races, 0.376% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0805% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 147 students (3.95%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 451 more women than men received degrees from Roosevelt University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Roosevelt University is white (536 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (326 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Roosevelt University is General Business Administration & Management (84 degrees awarded), followed by Bilingual & Multilingual Education (41 degrees) and General Biomedical Sciences (39 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Roosevelt University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (168 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (116 degrees), and Education (206 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Roosevelt University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,899,645 people), Accountants & auditors (1,095,740 people), Other managers (973,527 people), Secondary school teachers (609,047 people), and Financial managers (544,180 people).

The most specialized majors at Roosevelt University in 2022 are Psychology (168 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (116 degrees), Education (206 degrees), Biology (96 degrees), and Business (391 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Roosevelt University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Roosevelt University are Psychology (168 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (116 degrees), Education (206 degrees), Biology (96 degrees), and Business (391 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Roosevelt University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,660,577 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,014,508 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (1,010,222 people), Computer Systems Design (691,516 people), and Banking & related activities (557,147 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Roosevelt University.

Most Common (2022)

General Psychology
64 degrees awarded
General Business
48 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
43 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Roosevelt University was General Psychology with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Roosevelt University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

447

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

898

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 447 degrees were awarded to men at Roosevelt University, which is 0.498 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (898).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Roosevelt University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Roosevelt University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.15 times more than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Roosevelt University in General Psychology, which is 5.91 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 40% of students graduating from Roosevelt University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Roosevelt University is Female and Asian (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.82% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
536 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
326 degrees awarded
Black or African American
221 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Roosevelt University is white (536 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (326 degrees).

4.54% of degree recipients (61 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
344 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
232 degrees awarded
White Male
192 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Roosevelt University is white female (344 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (232 degrees).

Operations

Roosevelt University has an endowment valued at nearly $145M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −23M (−15.9%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Roosevelt University had a total salary expenditure of 124M. Roosevelt University employs 56 Associate professors, 44 Professors and 31 Lecturers. Most academics at Roosevelt University are Male Associate professor (31), Male Professor (28), and Female Associate professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Roosevelt University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 112 employees, Management, with 84 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees.

Endowment

$145M

2022 Endowment

13.7%

decline from 2021

Roosevelt University has an endowment valued at about $145M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Roosevelt University declined 13.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $98.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Roosevelt University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$61.6M

2022 Salaries

0.337%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Roosevelt University paid a median of $61.6M in salaries, which represents 49.6% of their overall expenditure ($124M) and a 0.337% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 21% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 51.1% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14M

Instructional Salaries

168

Number of Employees

In 2022, Roosevelt University paid a total of $14M to 168 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

112 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Roosevelt University were Associate professor with 56 employees, Professor with 44 employees, and Lecturer with 31 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Roosevelt University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 112 employees, Management with 84 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Roosevelt University was Male Associate professor with 31 employees, Male Professor with 28 employees, and Female Associate professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Roosevelt University.

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