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How strong are the academics at Roosevelt University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
30%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Roosevelt has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Roosevelt University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Roosevelt's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Roosevelt University:

62%
First-year retention rate
30%
4-year grad rate
44%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $45,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$45,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Roosevelt University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Musical Theatre
Management Science
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
19.4
26.12
32.84
39.56
46.28
53

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 3
  • Women's Studies 2
  • African-American/Black Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 36
  • Biochemistry 3
  • Biotechnology 0
Business
  • Management Science 34
  • Finance, General 21
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 18
  • Accounting 16
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15
  • Business/Corporate Communications, General 9
  • Organizational Leadership 5
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 3
  • Actuarial Science 2
  • Management Science 1
  • Real Estate 1
  • Office Management and Supervision 0
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 0
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 0
  • Financial Planning and Services 0
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
  • Real Estate 0
  • Business/Commerce, General 0
Communication
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 3
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
  • Journalism 0
  • Journalism, Other 0
  • Organizational Communication, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 20
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 4
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 0
  • Information Technology 0
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 0
Culinary
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training 0
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 24
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 15
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 10
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Education, General 3
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 10
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 25
  • Health and Wellness, General 24
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 17
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 5
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 4
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 4
  • Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 3
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 3
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 0
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 0
History
  • History, General 7
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 14
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 10
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 0
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Sustainability Studies 8
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 53
  • Psychology, General 5
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 11
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Economics, General 3
  • Social Sciences, General 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Musical Theatre 35
  • Acting 14
  • Stringed Instruments 7
  • Graphic Design 7
  • Keyboard Instruments 2
  • Brass Instruments 2
  • Music Theory and Composition 1
  • Woodwind Instruments 1
  • Stringed Instruments 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Voice and Opera 1
  • Percussion Instruments 0
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 0
  • Voice and Opera 0
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