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Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University is a private university with campuses in Chicago, Illinois, and Schaumburg. Founded in 1945, the university is named for former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

United States, Chicago
We will locate it in the city center
Number of students - 4,680
International students - 4.2% International students - 4.2%
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#2 Multicultural College in Illinois Niche
#4 Most Ethnically Diverse College in the Midwest U.S. News & World Report

Quick Facts

We will locate it in the city center We will locate it in the city center
Number of students - 4,680 Number of students - 4,680
International students - 4.2% International students - 4.2%

About University

Roosevelt University is a private, non-profit university located in the heart of Chicago. The university also has a campus in Schaumburg, Illinois. The university was founded in 1945 and named after the 32nd US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor Roosevelt. It was created as an educational institution for everyone, regardless of race, gender and age. For more than 60 years, the university has graduated more than one generation of specialists in various fields: economics, finance, management, biology, chemistry, medicine, sociology, etc.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

College of Science, Health, & Pharmacy

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Walter E. Heller College of Business

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

College of Arts and Sciences

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

College of Education

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Chicago College of Performing Arts

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Spring 2025

Spring 2025

Deadline: 01 Nov, 2024
Closed
Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 01 Jun, 2025
Closed
Closed

Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Deadline: 01 Nov, 2025
Closed
Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 01 Jun, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

2.0

English Language Level

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL iBT

80

Duolingo

100

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply Roosevelt University

1

Select a program for admission

Decide which academic program you want to enroll in and make sure your academic and language scores meet the entry requirements for your chosen program.

2

Register on the university portal

When registering, please have the following documents with you: - Transcripts (copies in native and English languages) - Certificates (copies in native and English languages) - National exam results/ SAT/ IELTS/ TOEFL - Passport (copy) - Confirmation of availability of funds

3

Application review

Once the application has been submitted, the student will be notified by email that it has been received and may be asked to provide any missing documents.

4

Wait for a response from the university

Admission results are usually announced between late January and May. Scholarship results will be announced at the same time.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$33,068/year
Includes academic materials
Meals (standard plan)
$4,926/year
Personal expenses for the academic year
$3,000/year
Transport for the academic year
$2,300/year
Expenses for books and teaching materials
$900/year
Scholarships
• Merit-based International Scholarships

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Campus Alberta A. Robina

World-class facility

Schaumburg

World-class facility

• Murray-Green Library on the 10th floor of the Auditorium Building

World-class facility

• Campus in the City Center

World-class facility