Roosevelt University
430 S. Michigan AvenueChicago, IL 60605
http://www.roosevelt.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1945 |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Undergrad Students | 4,073 |
| Endowment | 58,421,184 |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Application Fee | 25 |
| Selectivity | Selective |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Tuition | 15,564 |
| Room/Board | 10,366 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | N/A |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | Downtown campus is in the Auditorium building, which is a National Historic Landmark |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance |
| Museums | Downtown campus is in the Auditorium building, which is a National Historic Landmark |
| Periodical Subs | 1,126 |
| # of Books | 176,135 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | N/A |
| within one year | N/A |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 1% |
| Students in sororities | 1% |
| Campus Size | 20 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 11% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (100%), other housing options |
| Popular Events | International Day, Casino Night, cultural samplers, Student Appreciation Week, New Deal Service Day, Take-A-Look Fair |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago (15), Chicago (15) |
| Nearest Train | Chicago & Schaumburg (1) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra |
| Number of Organizations | 38 |
| # of fraternities | 2 |
| # of sororities | 4 |
| Students in fraternities | 1% |
| Students in sororities | 1% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Torch (weekly) |
| Honor Societies | Alpha Sigma Lambda, Franklin Honor Society, Psi Chi, Phi Alpha Theta |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Berean Bible Club, Hillel, RU Christian Fellowship |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Actos de Inconsciencia, International Student Union, RU International Club, RU Latinos |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) There are at least 60 student groups operating on campuses, ranging from social clubs to specific academic interest clubs. Music and Theatre Performance clubs are coordinated through the Chicago College of Performing Arts and require audition. |
