# Roosevelt University: SAT Scores & Admissions Data | 1600.now Source: https://1600.now/college/roosevelt-university --- ## Roosevelt University SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Chicago, IL · Private non-profit · Doctoral / professional SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 900–1180 · Range midpoint ~1040 Acceptance rate: 97% Enrollment: 2,849 ACT middle 50%: 18–26 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How Roosevelt University compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #184 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #4 of 5 in IL. - Its 97% acceptance rate is more selective than 2% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool. - Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Reading and Writing (490 Math vs 510 Reading and Writing). - Median earnings 10 years after entry ($48,712) are $14,354 below the $63,066 median across that pool. National SAT rank: #184 of 197 SAT rank in IL: #4 of 5 More selective than: 2% of ranked colleges Earnings vs national median: −$14,354 ### What the numbers say about Roosevelt University - The reported middle 50% spans 280 points, from 900 to 1180. A planning score near or above 1220 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee. - The reported section midpoints are 510 Reading and Writing and 490 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split. - The Scorecard snapshot reports a 97% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability. - Reported outcomes include a 35% completion rate and $48,712 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation. [Understand a 1040 SAT score](https://1600.now/sat-score/1040) [Plan for a 1200](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1200-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://www.roosevelt.edu/) ### Tuition and outcomes Tuition (in-state): $21,315 Tuition (out-of-state): $21,315 Median earnings 10 years after entry: $48,712 4-year completion rate (150% time): 35% Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. [Read the methodology](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### How your SAT score lines up The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between **900** and **1180**. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate. - **1220 SAT planning target:** Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee. - **1180 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **1040 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **900 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range. At or above 1180 Strong relative score At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores. 900–1170 Within the reported range Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record. Below 900 Below the reported range Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### Colleges with similar SAT scores Ranked by proximity to Roosevelt University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Kean University](https://1600.now/college/kean-university) | Union, NJ | 930–1150 | 76% | | [Pennsylvania Western University](https://1600.now/college/pennsylvania-western-university) | California, PA | 940–1140 | 94% | | [Johnson & Wales University-Providence](https://1600.now/college/johnson-and-wales-university-providence) | Providence, RI | 890–1160 | 88% | | [Brevard College](https://1600.now/college/brevard-college) | Brevard, NC | 870–1220 | 42% | | [Northern Kentucky University](https://1600.now/college/northern-kentucky-university) | Highland Heights, KY | 950–1150 | 68% | | [Grand Canyon University](https://1600.now/college/grand-canyon-university) | Phoenix, AZ | 1010–1110 | 79% | ### Questions about Roosevelt University #### What SAT score do I need for Roosevelt University? Roosevelt University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 900–1180, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1220 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff. #### What is Roosevelt University's acceptance rate? Roosevelt University's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 97%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend Roosevelt University? Historical published tuition is approximately $21,315 per year (excludes room, board, fees). #### Is Roosevelt University test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked Roosevelt University's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. Official site: [www.roosevelt.edu](https://www.roosevelt.edu/)