Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $35,332. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,315 |
| Housing & meals | $15,525 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $6,410 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$9,118 |
| Total cost of attendance | $35,332 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Roosevelt University net price compared with other Illinois colleges
Roosevelt University has the 30th-lowest average net price of 52 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Aurora University | $18,838 | 60% | $58,709 |
| 27 | Trinity Christian College | $19,125 | 58% | $55,700 |
| 28 | Illinois State University | $19,398 | 65% | $62,117 |
| 29 | Greenville University | $19,533 | 40% | $46,827 |
| 30 | Roosevelt University | $20,194 | 35% | $48,712 |
| 31 | Quincy University | $20,359 | 45% | $50,369 |
| 32 | Olivet Nazarene University | $20,729 | 61% | $53,213 |
| 33 | North Central College | $21,044 | 64% | $60,123 |
| 34 | East-West University | $21,697 | 16% | $29,963 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Illinois colleges →
Why Roosevelt University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt University | 97% | $20,194 | 35% | $48,712 | This school |
| Concordia University-Chicago | 93% | $18,436 | 36% | $54,089 | |
| National Louis University | 95% | $12,641 | 30% | $45,799 | |
| Greenville University | 98% | $19,533 | 40% | $46,827 | |
| Benedictine University | 95% | $22,313 | 50% | $63,446 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Roosevelt University would cost you $1,758 more per year than Concordia University-Chicago, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Roosevelt University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$16,173).
- Concordia University-Chicago gives aided families $11,809 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | Roosevelt University | Concordia University-Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,315 | $37,488 | −$16,173 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $15,525 | $11,140 | +$4,385 |
| Personal & travel | $6,410 | $1,400 | +$5,010 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$9,118 | −$5,845 | −$3,273 |
| Sticker price | $35,332 | $45,383 | −$10,051 |
| Average grants | −$15,138 | −$26,947 | +$11,809 |
| You pay | $20,194 | $18,436 | +$1,758 |
“+” means Roosevelt University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Roosevelt University cost questions
How much is tuition at Roosevelt University?
Tuition and fees are $21,315 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Roosevelt University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $35,332 a year.
What do families actually pay at Roosevelt University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,194 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,018; $48–75k pay $20,266; $110k+ pay $27,157.
How much debt do Roosevelt University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,667, and 5.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Roosevelt University overview