Roosevelt University

430 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
http://www.roosevelt.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1945
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students4,073
Endowment58,421,184
Application DeadlineSeptember 1
Application Fee25
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineSeptember 1
Tuition15,564
Room/Board10,366
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-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 Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsDowntown campus is in the Auditorium building, which is a National Historic Landmark
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance
MuseumsDowntown campus is in the Auditorium building, which is a National Historic Landmark
Periodical Subs1,126
# of Books176,135
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Campus Size20 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing11%
College housing typescoed dorms (100%), other housing options
Popular EventsInternational Day, Casino Night, cultural samplers, Student Appreciation Week, New Deal Service Day, Take-A-Look Fair
Nearest AirportChicago (15), Chicago (15)
Nearest TrainChicago & Schaumburg (1)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral 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 Organizations38
# of fraternities2
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Torch (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha 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.