Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois

Private Nonprofit Graduate Programs

$20,280

In-State Tuition

41.0%

Graduation Rate

$48,712

Median Earnings

2,583

Enrollment

Roosevelt University is a private institution in Chicago, Illinois with 2,583 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $20,280 compared with a Illinois nursing-school average of $17,333. The school reports a graduation rate of 41.0%, median earnings of $48,712, and median federal debt of $22,000.

Tuition vs State

$20,280

+$2,947

$20,280 is higher than the state average of $17,333.

Graduation vs State

41.0%

-10.1%

41.0% is lower than the state average of 51.1%.

Earnings vs State

$48,712

+$2,318

$48,712 is higher than the state average of $46,394.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 33% Graduation rank: Top 69% Value rank: Top 89%

About Roosevelt University

Location	Chicago, Illinois
Institution Type	Private Nonprofit
Highest Degree	graduate
Website	www.roosevelt.edu
In-State Tuition	$20,280
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,280
Total Enrollment	2,583
Acceptance Rate	94.3%
Graduation Rate	41.0%
Retention Rate	61.7%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$48,712
Median Debt at Graduation	$22,000
Est. Monthly Loan Payment	$233
Pell Grant Recipients	46.4%
Students Receiving Loans	54.3%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$81,120

Median Debt

$22,000

Monthly Payment

$233

Earnings / Debt

2.2x

A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.5 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.

Affordability Context

46.4% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 54.3% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is common in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Roosevelt University depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $81,120, while the reported median debt is $22,000 with an estimated monthly payment of $233. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.