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General Contact
- School Code: 174900
- Phone: (815) 226-4186
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.30%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
26FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$15,579Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Educational Leadership and Administration Program
The educational leadership and administration program at Roosevelt University prepares students for careers as educational leaders, administrators, and policy makers. The program focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other education organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors. Program courses include a practical component, training in observation and research techniques, evaluation, and creative problem solving. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer educational leadership and administration program.
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Roosevelt University
Also known as Rockford College
5050 E State St, Rockford, IL
Roosevelt University is an independent, non-profit, metropolitan university with two distinct campuses located in downtown Chicago and suburban Schaumburg, Illinois. With a rich history and progressive curricula featuring 126 degree programs, we are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence. Our award-winning faculty and dedicated staff take pride in pushing Roosevelt’s remarkably diverse students to the limits of achievement, inspiring the transformation of lives and communities through the principles of social justice.
With two campus locations, a flexible course schedule, online courses, and numerous degree options, Roosevelt University offers an education that fits your life, putting your career goals within reach. Our progressive mix of applied study, leadership development, and professional outreach equips graduates with the practical skills needed in today’s competitive job market.
Students Enrolled in the Educational Leadership and Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Roosevelt University has offered the following program levels for students:
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Master's Degree | 20 |
Doctorate Degree | 6 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 11 |
Female | 15 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 5 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 17 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Educational Leadership and Administration program at Rockford College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and childcare centers or programs.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, education administrators, preschool and childcare center/program employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Rockford, IL
- Total Employment: 40
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.97
- Average Annual Salary: $41540
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, education administrators, elementary and secondary school employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Rockford, IL
- Average Annual Salary: $95740
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, education administrators, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024
Distance Learning Coordinators
Description
Coordinate day-to-day operations of distance learning programs and schedule courses.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Rockford College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Roosevelt University may offer services to students like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Roosevelt University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Track and Field (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball