At Roosevelt University, our award-winning faculty take pride in pushing the school's remarkably diverse students to the limits of achievement, inspiring the transformation of lives and communities through the principles of social justice. We are proudly named in honor of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Roosevelt's 2,600 undergraduates can choose from over 60 degree programs and two distinct campuses, located in downtown Chicago and suburban Schaumburg. In May 2012, a new 32-story building, the second tallest academic structure in the U.S., opened on the Chicago Campus. The top 19 floors provide 600 students with on-campus housing with stunning views of Lake Michigan. The building also includes state-of-the art science labs, classrooms, the Heller College of Business and a fitness center.  In December of 2012 the university opened the Goodman Center, a recreation and athletic facility, home to the Roosevelt Lakers.

The student-faculty ratio at Roosevelt is 11:1; over 50% of classes have 20 or fewer students. Roosevelt faculty are committed to teaching. The most popular majors include: Psychology; Biology ; Musical Theatre; Criminal Justice; and Hospitalilty & Tourism Management. Roosevelt’s acclaimed Chicago College of Performing Arts provides focused conservatory training in Music and Theatre.

In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, the University's dedication is to "the enlightenment of the human spirit." Roosevelt's mission is not only to educate but also shape students to be socially-conscious community leaders.