Roosevelt University Demographics & Diversity Overview

65%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
3%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Roosevelt University has a diverse student body with 65% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
32.9%(768)
Hispanic
33.4%(779)
African American
21.4%(498)
Asian
5.3%(123)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.6%(85)
Unknown
2.8%(66)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color65%
Total Enrollment3,725
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Roosevelt University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Roosevelt University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.6%(956)
Women
60.4%(1,457)

Gender Statistics

Men956

26% of total enrollment

Women1,457

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Roosevelt University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.7%(17)
18-19
26.7%(644)
20-21
30.7%(741)
22-24
21.1%(509)
25+
20.8%(502)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.6%(21)
22-24
28.9%(379)
25+
69.4%(911)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

35%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Roosevelt University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 80% in-state residents, 17% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.8%(323)
Out-of-State
17.3%(70)
International
3.0%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State323

80% of student body

Out-of-State70

17% of student body

International12

3% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

65%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age