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Roosevelt University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Chicago, IL🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Roosevelt University is a small private institution in Chicago with 3,725 students and a 97.2% acceptance rate. The school is strongest in Business & Marketing, Health Professions, and Visual & Performing Arts. However, prospective students should note the 35% six-year graduation rate and 62% first-year retention rate, which are notably low. The average net price after aid is $22,117 annually.

Acceptance rate
97.2%
Enrollment
3,725
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
35%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
895 – 1175
ACT (composite)
18 – 26
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$18,018
family income
$30–48k
$18,280
family income
$48–75k
$20,266
family income
$75–110k
$24,944
family income
$110k+
$27,157
family income
51% receive Pell grants
54% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Roosevelt University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
23.3%
Health Professions
16.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
13.5%
Education
10.8%
Psychology
10.0%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$48,712
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,896
Completion
35%
Retention
62%
Median debt
$22,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Roosevelt University?

Roosevelt University has an acceptance rate of 97.2%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Roosevelt University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 895 and 1175 on the SAT. The ACT range is 18–26.

How much does Roosevelt University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $18,018 per year, rising to $27,157 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.