Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois

32,004- $45,678

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $32,004 and for graduate students it is approximately $45,678.

Roosevelt University is a renowned institution located in the United States. Established in 1945, it is a private university with campuses in Chicago and Schaumburg, Illinois. The university offers a diverse range of academic programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, performing arts, and health sciences. Known for its commitment to social justice and inclusive education, Roosevelt University provides a supportive environment for students to explore their passions and engage in community-focused initiatives. With a rich history and a strong emphasis on experiential learning, Roosevelt University strives to prepare students for successful careers and active citizenship.
Pride

Points of Pride

  • 94% of students at Roosevelt receive financial assistance. 
  • Merit-based scholarships awarded to full-time undergraduates range from $8K to $20K annually.  
  • Roosevelt has an 11:1 student to faculty ratio offering small classes and closer connections to the professors.   
  • Chicago is home to 30+ Fortune companies such as United Airlines, Quaker Oats, Allstate, Boeing, McDonalds's and many more.  
  • Roosevelt partners extensively with various educational institutions, including Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Teachers Union, School District 149 - Dolton, and the Office of Catholic Schools - Chicago, to provide affordable professional development. 
  • Chicago has been ranked #6 best Innovation Hub in the world.  

University Highlights

  • $27.8M was awarded in scholarships and grants for the 2019-2020 academic year. 
  • The average class size at Roosevelt is 15. 
  • Roosevelt has 36 courses with Service Learning offered to raise socially conscious and driven personalities. 
  • According to U.S. News & World Report 2015, Roosevelt University is the 4th most ethnically diverse college in the Midwest. 
  • According to Niche.com 2015, Roosevelt University is the 2nd most diverse college in Illinois. 
  • Moody's Analytics ranked Roosevelt University as the top performer in the Most Diversified Economy category in the US in 2017. 
  • Roosevelt University was recognized as a top performer on social mobility in the US News Rankings in 2015. 
  • In the US News Rankings, Roosevelt University is ranked 167th in Clinical Psychology for graduate students. 
  • In the US News Rankings, Roosevelt University is ranked 119th in Pharmacy for graduate schools. 

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Accounting (BSBA)
  • Acting (BFA)
  • Actuarial Science (BA) - STEM Designated
  • Actuarial Science (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Biochemistry (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Biology (BA) - STEM designated
  • Biology (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Classical Performance (BM)
  • Computer Science (BS) - STEM designated
  • Cyber and Information Security (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Data Analytics (BS)
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (BS)
  • Digital Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations (BA)
  • Education and Youth Studies (BA)
  • Exercise, Nutrition, and Health Sciences (BA)
  • Finance (BSBA)
  • Graphic Design (BA)
  • Histotechnology (BS)
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management (BSHTM)
  • Human Resource Management (BSBA)
  • Information Technology (BA)
  • International Studies (BA)
  • Jazz and Contemporary Music Studies (BM)
  • Journalism and Media Studies (BA)
  • Management (BSBA)
  • Marketing (BSBA)
  • Mathematics (BA)
  • Mathematics (BS)
  • Medical Technology (BS)
  • Middle School Education (BA)
  • Music and Computing (BA)
  • Music Composition (BM)
  • Music Education (BM)
  • Music Education and Classical Performance (BM)
  • Music Education, Instrumental Jazz and Contemporary Music Studies (BM)
  • Musical Arts (BMA)
  • Musical Theatre: Dance Concentration (BFA)
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology (BS)
  • Organizational Leadership (BAOL)
  • Paralegal Studies (BA)
  • Philosophy (BA)
  • Political Science (BA)
  • Psychology (BA)
  • Radiation Therapy Technology (BS)
  • Radiography (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Real Estate (BSBA)
  • Social Entrepreneurship (BSBA)
  • Social Justice Studies (BA)
  • Special Education (BA)
  • Sustainability Studies (BA)
  • Women's and Gender Studies (BA) 
  •  Criminal Justice (BA)
  •  Early Childhood Education (BA)
  •  Economics (BA)
  •  Elementary Education (BA)
  •  English (BA)
  •  History (BA)
  •  Musical Theatre (BFA)
  •  Nursing (BSN)
  •  Sociology (BA)

Graduate

  • Accounting (MSA)
  • Actuarial Science (MS) - STEM Designated
  • Biology (MS) - STEM designated
  • Biomedical Sciences (MA) - STEM Designated
  • Biotechnology & Chemical Science (MS) - STEM Designated
  • Business Administration (MBA)
  • Classical Performance (MM)
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)
  • Clinical Psychology - Counseling Practice - (MA)
  • College Counseling and Student Affairs (MA)
  • Computer Science (MS) - STEM designated
  • Conflict and Mediation (MACM)
  • Creative Writing (MFA)
  • Cyber Security and Information Assurance (MS) - STEM Designated
  • Dual Language Teacher Leadership (MA)
  • Early Childhood Education (MA)
  • Elementary Education (MA)
  • General Psychology (MA)
  • History (MA)
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management (MSHTM)
  • Human Resource Management (MSHRM)
  • Industrial Organizational Psychology (MA)
  • Industrial Organizational Psychology (MBA)
  • Instructional Leadership (MA)
  • Marketing Communications (MS)
  • Mathematics (MS)
  • Middle School Education (MA)
  • Music Composition (MM)
  • Orchestral Studies (MM)
  • Organization Development (MAOD)
  • Performing Arts Administration (MA)
  • Public Administration (MPA)
  • Reading (MA)
  • Real Estate (MSRE)
  • School Counselling (MA)
  • Secondary Education (MA)
  • Special Education (MA)
  • Suzuki Pedagogy (MM)
  • Theatre Directing (MA) 
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.roosevelt.edu/academics/programs

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Graduate

  • IELTS:  6.5 
  • TOEFL: 80  
  • PTE: 55  
  • Duolingo- 110  
  • SAT/ACT: Optional
  • Application Fee: $25 
  • Fee Waiver: Available 
 
  • IELTS: 6.5  
  • TOEFL: 80  
  • PTE: 55  
  • Duolingo- 110 
  • GRE/GMAT: Varies by Program 
  • Application Fee: $40 

Intakes

Fall (September), Spring (January) and Summer (June),

Accreditation

Heller College of Business in Roosevelt University has received Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).