Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University was founded in 1945 and named in honor of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. From its beginning, Roosevelt pioneered the concept of making higher education available to all students who could qualify academically regardless of their social or economic class, racial or ethnic origin, sex, or age. This ideal attracted Albert Einstein, Albert Schweitzer, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marian Anderson, and Pearl Buck to the Universitys first advisory board. Today, Roosevelt remains dedicated to the enlightenment of the human spirit through educating socially conscious citizens for active and dedicated lives as leaders in their professions and their communities.In fall 2012, a new 32-story building, the second tallest academic structure in the U.S., opened on Roosevelts Chicago Campus. The top 19 floors of this building provides 600 students with on-campus housing facilities and stunning views of Lake Michigan and Chicagos architecturally acclaimed downtown. In addition to the residence hall, the building also includes state-of-the art labs and classrooms, a student union, and a fitness center.A new student recreational center and field house also opened during the 2012-13 academic year on the Chicago Campus.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private, Coed | 1945 | N/A | Semester | $82.9 million | 430 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605 | (312) 341-3500 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 100.0 | Illinois | Chicago | 957 | 1080 |
Info & Regulations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Campus size (acres) | 34 |
| Students who have cars on campus | 25% |
| Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | Yes |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
| Details |
|---|
| nonremedial tutoring |
| women's center |
| placement service |
| day care |
| health insurance |
Campus safety and security services offered
| Details |
|---|
| 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
Career services offered
| Details |
|---|
| on-campus job interviews |
| internships |
| resume assistance |
| career/job search classes |
| alumni network |
| interest inventory |
| interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
| Details |
|---|
| residence halls |
| computer center/labs |
| library |
| student center |
Library & Museum Information
| title | value |
|---|---|
| On-campus library | Yes |
| Museums or special academic buildings on campus | Downtown campus is in the Auditorium building, which is a National Historic Landmark |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
| Details |
|---|
| Remedial math |
| Remedial English |
| Reading machines |
| Remedial reading |
| Tape recorders |
| Diagnostic testing service |
| Untimed tests |
| Note-taking services |
| Oral tests |
| Learning center |
| Readers |
| Extended time for tests |
| Tutors |
| Priority seating |
| Texts on tape |
| Typist/scribe |
| Exams on tape or computer |
| Other testing accommodations |
Physically Disabled Students
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Mostly |
Services for physically disabled students
| Details |
|---|
| Note-taking services |
| Tape recorders |
| Tutors |
| Adaptive equipment |
| Reader services |
| Braille services |
| Interpreters for hearing-impaired |
| Talking books |