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88.3%Acceptance
$20,280Tuition
2,583Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$48,712Earnings
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Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$20,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,280
Average Net Price
$20,152
Students Receiving Financial Aid
46.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,525
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,768
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,005
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$233/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
45.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
54.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
46.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $15,863
$30,001 – $48,000 $16,288
$48,001 – $75,000 $19,274
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,967
$110,001+ $30,033

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Cost Overview

Most Roosevelt families pay around $20,000 annually after aid, despite a sticker price of $37,000. Low-income students get the best deal at $15,863 per year, while wealthy families pay the full $30,033. Over four years, expect to spend between $63,500 and $120,000 depending on your family's finances. Nearly half of students qualify for Pell Grants, reflecting Roosevelt's commitment to serving working-class Chicago families.

Graduates leave with $22,000 in typical debt, translating to $233 monthly payments. That burden becomes manageable given the 94% employment rate and $48,712 median earnings after ten years. The university targets students who need financial support but want a downtown Chicago education. First-generation college students and those passionate about social justice or performing arts find Roosevelt's aid packages particularly generous compared to other private Chicago universities.

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