10 Interesting Facts about Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University is a private university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

It was founded in 1945 as an institution of higher learning for adult and commuter students.

The university offers over 120 undergraduate and graduate programs across five colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Performing Arts, and the College of Pharmacy.

Roosevelt University is home to approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and over 70 countries.

The university has two campuses: the downtown Chicago campus in the historic Auditorium Building and the suburban Schaumburg campus.

Roosevelt University is known for its commitment to social justice and equality, which is reflected in its mission statement.

The university has a number of unique programs, such as the Chicago College of Performing Arts, which offers conservatory-style training in music, theatre, and dance.

Roosevelt University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The university has a diverse student body and has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and as one of the top LGBT-friendly colleges and universities in the country.

Roosevelt University has a number of athletic teams, known as the Lakers, which compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.