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Roosevelt University
Chicago, Illinois · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 · Phone: (312) 341-3500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Mar 2024 · Show Cause · Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education; Jun 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Roosevelt University is a private non-profit trade and career school in Chicago, IL offering Culinary & Pastry Schools programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $22,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,712; the campus completion rate and its comparison to the Illinois state average (58.4%) are not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Roosevelt University participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 51.3% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $40,330 | $58,830 | $73,620 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Roosevelt University is a private non-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The school holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, along with specialized accreditors including the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Within its trade and career-training offerings, Roosevelt University reports one program area, Culinary & Pastry Schools, as its top program.
Federal data shows some outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate for this campus specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate in Illinois is 58.4%, and the comparison to that state average is listed as not reported. Median debt among graduates is $22,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,712. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 51.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
With a single reported trade program in culinary and pastry arts, this campus may suit students seeking focused training in that field within a larger university setting, though program length and schedule details are not reported here. Adults considering a career change should contact the school directly to confirm program structure and scheduling before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, prospective students can consult the College Scorecard or contact Roosevelt University directly using the information below.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Roosevelt University reports one trade program area, Culinary & Pastry Schools, as its top program in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Roosevelt University is accredited. Its accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Roosevelt University participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The Illinois state average completion rate is 58.4%, but the comparison between the two is listed as not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates of this school is $22,000, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,712, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (312) 341-3500 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Roosevelt University is a private non-profit school. Non-profit status can affect institutional funding priorities and tuition-setting compared to for-profit schools, though specific comparisons are not provided in this data.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review Roosevelt University's federal outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?148487, or confirm accreditation status through the listed accreditors.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details for the culinary program are not reported in this data, so adult career-changers should contact the school directly to confirm fit before enrolling.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Roosevelt University by phone at (312) 341-3500 or visit its website at https://www.roosevelt.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other culinary programs in the Chicago area; prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.