Roosevelt University Acceptance Rate
Chicago, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,987
- Admitted
- 5,644
- Yield
- 10.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Roosevelt University's acceptance rate has risen from 77.6% in 2014–15 to 94.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,309 to 5,987 (+13%) over that period.
Its 94.3% rate makes Roosevelt University more selective than about 11% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 4%.
Roosevelt University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 10.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,309 | 4,122 | 77.6% | 607 |
| 2015–16 | 3,308 | 2,391 | 72.3% | 361 |
| 2016–17 | 5,994 | 4,393 | 73.3% | 337 |
| 2017–18 | 4,018 | 2,793 | 69.5% | 360 |
| 2018–19 | 3,943 | 2,557 | 64.8% | 324 |
| 2019–20 | 4,966 | 3,342 | 67.3% | 305 |
| 2020–21 | 5,379 | 4,116 | 76.5% | 496 |
| 2021–22 | 3,541 | 3,268 | 92.3% | 507 |
| 2022–23 | 2,997 | 2,647 | 88.3% | 408 |
| 2023–24 | 5,987 | 5,644 | 94.3% | 600 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,399 | 3,212 | 94.5% |
| Men | 2,588 | 2,432 | 94% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–550 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 390–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–29 | 3% |
How Roosevelt University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Roosevelt University's acceptance rate?
Roosevelt University's acceptance rate is 94.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,644 admitted of 5,987 applicants).
Is Roosevelt University test optional?
Roosevelt University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Roosevelt University?
Roosevelt University received 5,987 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,644.
What SAT score do you need for Roosevelt University?
Admitted students at Roosevelt University typically scored 430–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 390–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Roosevelt University getting harder to get into?
Roosevelt University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.6% in 2014–15 to 94.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.roosevelt.edu/.