College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1945 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
4,073 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$58,421,184 |
Application Deadline: |
September 1 |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$15,564 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$10,366 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra |
Student Organizations: |
38 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Sigma Lambda, Franklin Honor Society, Psi Chi, Phi Alpha Theta |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Berean Bible Club, Hillel, RU Christian Fellowship |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Actos de Inconsciencia, International Student Union, RU International Club, RU Latinos |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) There are at least 60 student groups operating on campuses, ranging from social clubs to specific academic interest clubs. Music and Theatre Performance clubs are coordinated through the Chicago College of Performing Arts and require audition. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Torch (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
2 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
1% |
Number of Sororities: |
4 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
1% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
176,135 |
Library Facilities: |
N/A |
Museums |
Downtown campus is in the Auditorium building, which is a National Historic Landmark |
Computers Available: |
646 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
N/A |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
N/A |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (100%), other housing options |
Sprinkler System: |
50% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
20 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Chicago (15), Chicago (15) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Chicago & Schaumburg (1) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Chicago (1) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
International Day, Casino Night, cultural samplers, Student Appreciation Week, New Deal Service Day, Take-A-Look Fair |
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