Roosevelt University: one of the top affordable private colleges in Chicago

Yes. You can afford Roosevelt.

Roosevelt offers the benefits of a unique, transformational, private education experience in a world class city. Our low tuition makes us one of the top choices for private schools in the Midwest. We are committed to Roosevelt’s founding mission, expanding inclusivity, diversity and access. It is the bedrock of our culture—and it is the right thing to do.

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Attend A Graduate Info Session

With more than 40 master's degree programs, Roosevelt has the program to take you where you want to go in your career. Join an upcoming information session to connect with our admission staff and learn more.

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Plan Your Visit

Take advantage of summer in Chicago and explore our amazing downtown campus and all our world-class city has to offer.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & MAJORS

Roosevelt can help you find your passion. Seeking an undergraduate degree? Your doctorate? Something in between? Explore our comprehensive academic choices, outstanding faculty and nearly limitless degree program options.

Experience Life at One of the Best Chicago Colleges

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One Illinois college. Two vibrant campuses.

Whether in the heart of downtown Chicago’s dynamic commercial and cultural district, or nestled within the city’s northwest suburban economic center, Roosevelt University’s Chicago and Schaumburg campuses are actively connected to their communities.

Lakers Cheer at the Goodman Center

Home to Chicago's ONLY NCAA Division II program!

With 35 men’s and women’s athletic teams, programs and clubs to cheer for, you’ll be a Laker in no time.

Biochemistry Lab Experience

Roosevelt's Biology Program Ranked 12th in the Nation for Female Students

Roosevelt’s biology undergraduate program was recently ranked one of the best in the nation for women by Washington Monthly, with 87% of program graduates identifying as female. 

Here you can be you. And Belong.

In the classroom, it’s diverse, tolerant, and academically rigorous. Outside the classroom, there’s so much to do. Whether you’re into sports, the arts, or student organizations, you can be a spectator, participant, or both. Or explore one of the best cities in the world.

Check out the campus communities that make the big city small.

The Support You Need to Succeed.

When universities take your tuition, they should take responsibility for helping you succeed. We do.

We’ll help you choose the right classes. Navigate financial aid and housing questions. Connect you to tutoring and mentors so you can grow academically. With confidence.

See how we support student safety, growth and success.

Meet our Lakers

Roosevelt in the News

"Sahana Ramesh, a transformative leader in cloud computing, agile program management, and digital innovation, has over 13 years of experience driving efficiency and compliance for global organizations. As a senior executive, she has led pioneering initiatives, including multicloud unification across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure platforms, ensuring PCIcompliant data security and expanding cloud solutions to new regions with substantial cost reductions in India and the UK. Her visionary approach is focused on building future-ready cloud ecosystems.

She holds an MBA in Management Information Systems from Roosevelt University"

"Fontana Unified School District students from grades five to eight can get a handle on the theater performing experience at the “Musical Theatre Camp” from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16. The event is free for all students and they can learn how to dance, sing and act. It will be hosted at Henry J. Kaiser High School, 11155 Almond Avenue. A free pizza lunch and school theater-themed t-shirts will be available for participants.

Wendi Johnson, the Henry J Kaiser High School director of theater, has taught there for 15 years, and this year marks her 28th in teaching. Johnson is also the founding artistic director of Full Circle Players, a nonprofit theater company in Riverside. The high school’s theater program under her administration had recently been honored with a National Premier Communities for Theatre Designation — a recognition awarded to schools across the US for prioritizing student involvement in stage productions.

Johnson received her master's degree in directing from Rooevelt. 

"The Movive Institute is coordinating the implementation of the Social Seal Program in Espírito Santo . The initiative trains, recognizes and certifies social impact initiatives of companies, public agencies and third sector entities, based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

High-Level Speakers – The event brings together a team of renowned speakers who will share their experiences and success strategies:

Stephanie Giuberti  – Businesswoman, business administrator with an MBA in Marketing from Roosevelt University (Chicago-USA), MBA in Business Management from FGV-RJ, graduated in Administration from FUCAPE. Manager of a large automotive group and specialist in business culture and succession."

 

Anti-Discrimination Statement

Roosevelt University has been committed in its programs and activities from its inception to a policy on nondiscrimination. No person shall be discriminated against because of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, sexual orientation, source of income, unfavorable discharge from military service, veteran status, or as a result of being the victim of domestic or sexual violence in its programs and activities.