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Roosevelt University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range840 to 1080
ACT Range18 to 26
Average GPA3.13
Acceptance Rate97.2%

Roosevelt admits most applicants, so your strategy should focus on preparation, fit, and finishing strong once you get there. The listed $20,000 scholarship is GPA-based, so protect your grades. If you submit scores, aim near 1080 SAT or 26 ACT to make testing a clear strength.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Roosevelt University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Roosevelt University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,868. Roosevelt has a freshman retention rate of 62% and a 6-year graduation rate of 46%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Chicago, IL

Undergrad Enrollment2,868
Freshman Retention62%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1
Graduation Rate46%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Roosevelt University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Roosevelt, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. Roosevelt does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, and the March 1 financial aid priority deadline does not require test scores.

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What you'll actually pay

Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $33,398. About 72% of students receive financial aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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Tuition and Fees$33,398
Room and Board$14,565
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid72%
Average Aid Package$31,500
Average Debt at GradN/A

Roosevelt’s total cost of attendance is about $47,963, including $33,398 in tuition and fees and $14,565 for room and board. About 72% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $31,500. Students with a GPA of 2.50 or higher may qualify for the CME Group Foundation Scholars Program, which awards $20,000.

Student life at Roosevelt University

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

23% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Men only
Women only
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.

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