# Roosevelt University

Private nonprofit college in Chicago, IL. IPEDS ID 148487.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/roosevelt-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/roosevelt-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 97% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,194 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 35%; beats 12% of IL colleges and 18% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $48,712; beats 14% of IL colleges and 37% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,667

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,018 |
| 30-48k | $18,280 |
| 48-75k | $20,266 |
| 75-110k | $24,944 |
| 110k+ | $27,157 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.24 years on average (37% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $48,712 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,018 | $76,396 | 5.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,280 | $77,507 | 6.0 years |
| 48-75k | $20,266 | $85,928 | 6.7 years |
| 75-110k | $24,944 | $105,763 | 8.2 years |
| 110k+ | $27,157 | $115,146 | 8.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $35,332
- Tuition and fees: $21,315
- Housing and meals: $15,525; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 465–600; SAT math: 430–575; ACT: 18–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,987 applicants, 5,644 admitted, 600 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 97%, ACT 18–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 94%, ACT 21–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (54 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $75,231 | $75,716 | $31,000 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | $40,005 | $70,005 | $19,500 |
| Finance | $50,158 | $69,720 | $26,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $48,715 | $69,382 | $25,000 |
| Political Science | $36,521 | $68,226 | $24,625 |
| Accounting | $55,350 | $65,839 | $26,667 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $42,779 | $64,872 | not reported |
| Biology | $27,462 | $63,274 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $41,203 | $63,081 | $24,625 |
| Business Administration | $40,878 | $59,180 | $28,600 |
| Computer Science | $41,976 | $58,964 | $26,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $35,871 | $57,617 | $23,916 |
| Marketing | $42,720 | $57,573 | $23,869 |
| Psychology | $33,795 | $52,049 | $26,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $31,806 | $48,547 | $28,474 |
| Theatre | $21,001 | $37,748 | $26,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $19,028 | $29,529 | $27,000 |
| Music | not reported | $24,232 | $27,750 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,134 | not reported | $25,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Real Estate | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $105,090 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $104,270 (IL), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage $82,360 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $80,230 (IL), $83,680 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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