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Roosevelt University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Roosevelt University
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Roosevelt University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois, with about 2,800 undergraduates. It admitted 97.2% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $21,315 a year before aid.

What Roosevelt costs

Roosevelt University charges $21,315 a year in published tuition and fees, about $10,658 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $35,332 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $21,110 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Roosevelt

For fall 2024, Roosevelt University received 7,427 applications and admitted 7,216 students, and 631 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 895 and 1175.

What Roosevelt students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Roosevelt University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Psychology53
Biology / Biological Sciences36
Musical Theatre35
Management Science34
Health / Health Care Administration / Management25
Health and Wellness24
Early Childhood Education and Teaching24
Finance21

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Roosevelt University's acceptance rate? 97.2% for fall 2024: 7,216 of 7,427 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Roosevelt University? $21,315 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Roosevelt University? About 2,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Roosevelt University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 895–1175.

What is the campus setting at Roosevelt University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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