Robert Morris University Illinois

www.robertmorris.edu

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    2019 Undergraduate Tuition
    $29,400
    4.81% growth from 2018
    2019 Average Net Price
    $21,055
    After Financial Aid
    2016 Default Rate
    8.96%
    on Student Loans
    2019 Acceptance Rate
    63.4%
    2,760 Applicants
    2019 Enrolled Students
    1,693
    87.1% Full-Time
    2019 Graduation Rate
    71.8%
    178 Graduates

    About

    Robert Morris University Illinois is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Robert Morris University Illinois were General Business Administration & Management (255 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (129 degrees), and Accounting (38 degrees).

    In 2019, 867 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Robert Morris University Illinois. 45.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (328 degrees), 1.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (271 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Robert Morris University Illinois is $29,400, which is $5,400 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Robert Morris University Illinois was 8.96%, corresponding to 137 out of the 1,529 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Robert Morris University Illinois is $29,400.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,055.

    In 2019, 93% of undergraduate students attending Robert Morris University Illinois received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $29,400
    2019 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2019, the cost of tuition at Robert Morris University Illinois was $29,400.

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    Average Net Price

    $21,055
    2019 Value
    6.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2019 Robert Morris University Illinois had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,055. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Robert Morris University Illinois grew by 6.8%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,258
    Room and Board
    $1,500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Robert Morris University Illinois was of $11,258 in 2019. The cost of room and board increased by 10.1% between 2018 and 2019.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    93%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    74%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    93% of undergraduate students at Robert Morris University Illinois received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2018, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Student Loan Default Rate

    Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
    8.96%
    2016 Default Rate
    137
    Number of Defaults

    In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Robert Morris University Illinois was 8.96%, which represents 137 out of the 1529 total borrowers.

    A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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    Admissions

    Robert Morris University Illinois received 2,760 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 0.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,760 applicants, 1,750 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,693 students enrolled at Robert Morris University Illinois in 2019.

    Robert Morris University Illinois has an overall enrollment yield of 23.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    63.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2019
    1,750
    Accepted Out of 2,760

    In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Robert Morris University Illinois was 63.4% (1,750 admissions from 2,760 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 63.4%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 0.4%, while admissions grew by 0.402%.

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    Enrollment

    Robert Morris University Illinois had a total enrollment of 1,693 students in 2019. The full-time enrollment at Robert Morris University Illinois is 1,474 students and the part-time enrollment is 219. This means that 87.1% of students enrolled at Robert Morris University Illinois are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Robert Morris University Illinois, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.3% Hispanic or Latino, 31% Black or African American, 26.9% White, 3.07% Asian, 1.54% Two or More Races, 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.177% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Robert Morris University Illinois in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.1%) and Black or African American Male (16.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    87.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Robert Morris University Illinois in 2019, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,693 students. The full-time enrollment at Robert Morris University Illinois is 1,474 and the part-time enrollment is 219. This means that 87.1% of students enrolled at Robert Morris University Illinois are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    50%
    2019 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Robert Morris University Illinois was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Robert Morris University Illinois had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2019)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      563 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      525 enrolled students
    3. White
      456 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Robert Morris University Illinois is 33.3% Hispanic or Latino, 31% Black or African American, 26.9% White, 3.07% Asian, 1.54% Two or More Races, 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.177% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 40 students (2.36%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2019, 85 fewer women than men received degrees from Robert Morris University Illinois. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Robert Morris University Illinois is white (328 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (271 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Robert Morris University Illinois is General Business Administration & Management (255 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (129 degrees) and Accounting (38 degrees).

    In 2019,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Robert Morris University Illinois, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (129 degrees awarded), Business (536 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Robert Morris University Illinois are Accountants & auditors (1,048,646 people), Other managers (949,659 people), Software developers (826,228 people), Financial managers (559,907 people), and Chief executives & legislators (468,533 people).

    The most specialized majors at Robert Morris University Illinois in 2019 are Interdisciplinary Studies (129 degrees awarded), Business (536 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (59 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees) (as of 2019).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Robert Morris University Illinois are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Robert Morris University Illinois are Interdisciplinary Studies (129 degrees awarded), Business (536 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (59 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees) (as of 2019).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Robert Morris University Illinois are Computer Systems Design (1,273,348 people), Elementary & secondary schools (909,428 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (630,847 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (582,115 people), and Banking & related activities (539,837 people).

    The most specialized majors at Robert Morris University Illinois are Interdisciplinary Studies (129 degrees awarded), Business (536 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (59 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees) (as of 2019).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Robert Morris University Illinois.
    Most Common (2019)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      94 degrees awarded
    2. Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
      27 degrees awarded
    3. Commercial & Advertising Art
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2019, the most common associates degree concentration at Robert Morris University Illinois was General Business Administration & Management with 94 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    476
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2019
    391
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2019

    In 2019, 476 degrees were awarded to men at Robert Morris University Illinois, which is 1.22 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (391).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2019, 256 degrees were awarded to men at Robert Morris University Illinois in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.29 times more than the 198 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2019, 198 degrees were awarded to men at Robert Morris University Illinois in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.773 times less than the 256 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    68%
    100% Completion Time
    76%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2019, 68% of students graduating from Robert Morris University Illinois completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)
    1. White
      328 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      271 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      170 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Robert Morris University Illinois is white (328 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (271 degrees).

    2.54% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)
    1. White Female
      405 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      386 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      368 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Robert Morris University Illinois is white female (405 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (386 degrees).

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    Operations

    Robert Morris University Illinois has an endowment valued at nearly $8.63M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 490k (5.68%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2019, Robert Morris University Illinois had a total salary expenditure of 59M. Robert Morris University Illinois employs 41 Professors. Most academics at Robert Morris University Illinois are Male Professor (26), and Female Professor (15).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Robert Morris University Illinois are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 48 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

    Endowment

    $8.63M
    2019 Endowment
    53.2%
    decline from 2018

    Robert Morris University Illinois has an endowment valued at about $8.63M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Robert Morris University Illinois declined 53.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $16.1M
    2019 Salaries
    6.22%
    decline from 2018

    In 2019, Robert Morris University Illinois paid a median of $16.1M in salaries, which represents 27.3% of their overall expenditure ($59M) and a 6.22% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.6% decline between 2017 and 2018, and a 8.16% decline between 2016 and 2017.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.87M
    Instructional Salaries
    41
    Number of Employees

    In 2019, Robert Morris University Illinois paid a total of $2.87M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Robert Morris University Illinois were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 48 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

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