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Roosevelt University Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Roosevelt University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
92%
Admission Difficulty for Roosevelt University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Roosevelt University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Roosevelt University is 92%.  It ranks #50 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Roosevelt University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,268 out of 3,541 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 63 percent on standardized admission tests. Roosevelt University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.13. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Roosevelt University application fee is $40 and applications are due by Jul 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Roosevelt University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 44% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Roosevelt University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
860-1120
Applicants Submitting SAT 
44%
SAT Scores for Roosevelt University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 440
SAT Math 25th 420
SAT Composite 25th 860
SAT Scores for Roosevelt University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 570
SAT Math 75th 550
SAT Composite 75th 1120
Average SAT Score 990

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Roosevelt University?

Roosevelt University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Roosevelt University score in the top 83 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 860-1120.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Roosevelt University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1120 and Above Good >96%
990 to 1120 Avg + 92%-96%
860 to 990 Avg - 86%-92%
730 to 860 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 730 Low <76%
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Roosevelt University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
21-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
11%
ACT Scores for Roosevelt University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for Roosevelt University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 29
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Roosevelt University?

Roosevelt University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Roosevelt University regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Roosevelt University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >96%
24 to 27 Avg + 92%-96%
21 to 24 Avg - 86%-92%
18 to 21 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 18 Low <76%
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Roosevelt University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.13
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Roosevelt University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Roosevelt University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Roosevelt University was 3.13 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #52 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.13 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Roosevelt University accepts 92% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Roosevelt University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 9.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 8.2% Good
3.50 to 3.74 13.9% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 11.7% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 16.3% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 23.4% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 16.3% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.9% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Roosevelt University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,105 1,436 3,541
Accepted 1,897 1,371 3,268
Acceptance Rate 90% 95% 92%
Enrolled 266 241 507
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 18% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
94

Applicants have 94 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Roosevelt University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Roosevelt University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Roosevelt University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Roosevelt University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148487 IPEDS survey data for Roosevelt University.

FAQs

Does Roosevelt University prefer SAT or ACT?

44% of students submit their SAT scores to Roosevelt University. 11% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Roosevelt University?

92% of those who apply are granted admission to Roosevelt University. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Roosevelt University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 860 and 1120. 44% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Roosevelt University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 11% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.