Roosevelt University: one of the top affordable private colleges in Chicago
Four Years Tuition-Free
At Roosevelt, we offer a transformational private education in a world-class city while prioritizing affordability. With low tuition and a commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and access, we stand out in the Midwest. Through the Roosevelt Pledge, Illinois residents with a family income under $50,000 can attend tuition-free for four years. This is our pledge to you.
Join Us at Admitted Student Day
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Come and experience Roosevelt University first-hand at our Chicago Campus. Meet your future friends, connect with faculty, tour campus and so much more!
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.
Schedule A Campus Tour
Tour Roosevelt's amazing Downtown Chicago campus. With residence halls, dining, recreation and classrooms all in one building, you'll see why Roosevelt was ranked as one of the best college locations in America.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.