Applying to Roosevelt

Acceptance RateSAT Median
94.27% 960
Roosevelt University's acceptance rate is 94.27% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 5,987 students applied and 5,644 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Roosevelt.
Roosevelt's acceptance rate places 43rd out of 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 960 and the ACT score is 25 at Roosevelt. Roosevelt's SAT score ranks 30th out of 37 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Roosevelt, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Roosevelt University is 94.27% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.63%. 2,588 men and 3,399 women applied to Roosevelt and 2,432 men and 3,212 women students were accepted.
Among them, 259 men and 341 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Roosevelt.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Roosevelt
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants5,9872,5883,39900
Admitted5,6442,4323,21200
Enrolled60025934100
Acceptance Rate 94.27%93.97%94.50%--
Yield 10.63%10.65%10.62%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Roosevelt University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 105 students (18% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 19 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Roosevelt.
The median SAT score is 960 with 490 SAT EBRW and 470 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 550 and the 25th percentile is 430. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 540 and 25th percentile is 390 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Roosevelt. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Roosevelt University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Roosevelt
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total8209601090
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing430490550
SAT Math390470540
ACT Composite212529
ACT Math192326
ACT English202430
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Roosevelt University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 600 first-year students enrolled in Roosevelt. The proportion of full-time students is 99.17% and part-time students is 0.83%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.17% and women students is 56.83%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Roosevelt.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Roosevelt
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total60025934100
Full-time59525633900
Part-time53200
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Roosevelt. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Roosevelt University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Roosevelt Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $40 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Roosevelt.
Admission Information for Applying to Roosevelt
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$40
Admission Informationhttps://www.roosevelt.edu/admission
Online Applicationhttps://applyru.roosevelt.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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