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Robert Morris University - Illinois

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University Guide

About Robert Morris University - Illinois

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Named after the famous singer Robert Morris University was established in 1921. It is a private university located in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. The average class size is 22 and 77% of students of the university are working as Professionals or Managers.

Robert Morris university offers admissions in both undergraduate and graduate levels of study. The university offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate courses and enrolls over 4,000 students. 

Highlights

Type of University Private
Campus Setting Suburban
Year of Establishment 1921
Total Enrollment 1,934
Student-Faculty Ratio 20:1

Robert Morris University Rankings

  • Ranked #202 in National Universities according to US News & World Report, 
  • Ranked #159 in Top Performers on Social Mobility according to US News & World Report. 
  • Ranked #110 in Engineering Programs according to US News & World Report.
  • Ranked Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America #113 of 687 by Niche. 
  • Ranked Best Colleges for Sports Management in America #140 of 299 by Niche.
  • Ranked Best College Athletics in America # 278 of 1,407 by Niche.
  • The university is listed in the only 17 universities list named a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries in the USA.

Robert Morris University Campus

Robert Morris University Campus

The Campus of the university is spread over 230 acres of land that houses buildings and facilities for Academics, Administration, Athletics, Auditoriums, Dining, Library, Residence Halls and a chapel.

  • The college promotes recycling on campus and saves tons of garbage filling up landfills in the state and also works towards the safety of the environment in many ways.
  • The Campus has residential and dining facilities for the students.
  • The university also has a Downtown campus that is mainly used for online teaching.

Residence Facilities at Robert Morris University

The College has 14 residential halls namely Adams Hall, Braddock Hall, Concord Hall, Gallatin Hall, Hamilton Hall, Hancock Hall, Lexington Hall, Madison Hall, Marshall Hall, Monroe Hall, Ross Hall, Salem Hall, Washington Hall, and Yorktown Hall.

  • Residential halls have basic amenities, TV streaming apps, Internet and computer facilities, free laundry facilities, vending machines, common kitchens and recreational facilities and study rooms, etc.
  • Concord, Lexington and Salem Halls have apartments for upper-level students and cost around USD 10,500 per year. The other traditional housing costs USD 7 to 10,000 per year.
  • 83% of the freshmen live on campus and the university has 120 plus student organizations and clubs.

Programs offered at Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University offers programs over 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs mainly in the fields of Business, Communications, Computer and information systems, Cybersecurity, Education, Engineering, English, Leadership, Mathematics, Media Arts, Nursing & Health Sciences, Psychology, Science and Social Sciences.

A course on WWE is offered by the School of Business and a course in cloud computing is offered with Amazon web service academy. The Student-faculty Ratio 15:1.

Application Process

International students who want to seek admissions at the university are mentioned below:

How to Apply: The admission applications are accepted online portal

Application Fee: The university doesn’t charge any application fee.

Basic Admission Requirements:

  • Standardized scores of exams to study in the USA.
  • Official transcripts of High school/College degree. These transcripts must be attested by the issuing university or Board. For graduate admission credential evaluation by WES is required.
  • English Language proficiency test(s) (Academic Module) scores required: 
    •  IELTS - 6.5, 
    • TOEFL iBT - 79 
  • Two references, Resume, Statement of purpose needed for graduate admissions.
  • Financial support documents with Bank statement and Passport copy
  • Average Graduation rate:61%; Acceptance Rate 83% and Student retention rate 81%

Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance for international students to study in the university is mentioned below:

Cost Head Expenses in USD (Approximate) Academic year
Tuition Fees 29,930
Service Fees 1,342
Room and Board (on Campus) 15,200
Books and Supplies 1,500
Personal Expenses and Transportation 3,308
Total 51,280

Scholarships & Financial Aid for International Students

Robert Morris University provides merit-based scholarships to study in the USA to undergraduate international students.

  • The Liberty Scholarship value is USD 14,000 and the minimum GPA required is 3.5-4.0, the value of the Independence Scholarship is USD12,000 and GPA needed is 3.0-3.49. For GPA 2.5 to 2.99 a scholarship of USD 8,000 is given under the name of Justice Scholarships and those who score 2.0 to 2.49 GPA get Founder’s Scholarship of USD 6,000.
  • All these scholarships are given on the basis of the admission application only.
  • The transfer students of the undergraduate level also are eligible for GPA based scholarships; the slabs are the same as for the undergraduates' fresh applicants. The values of the scholarships are USD 9,000 Constitution Scholarships, USD 7,000 Declaration Scholarships, USD 5,000 Revolutionary Scholarships, USD 2,000 Pioneer Scholarships.
  • All these awards are renewable by maintaining a GPA of minimum 2.0 every year up to four years.
  • Besides this, the college has some specific subject related awards and need-based financial help. The college also helps students apply for state grants and loans to meet their study expenditures.

Alumni Network

The College has an alumni association that works to make the newcomers comfortable at the campus and helps them in academics, career selection, jobs and in organizing events.

  •  The association conducts philanthropic events, scholarships and runs a program “Be a Colonial” to promote giving back to the university in various ways.
  • Some notable alumni of the College are Charlie Batch, Motivational speaker; Kevin Colbert, General manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers; William J. Coyne, Politician; Hank Fraley, Soccer coach; Phyllis Hyman, Singer; Brianne McLaughlin, Hockey player; Stephanie McMahon, Businesswoman; and Robin R. Sanders, United States Ambassador to Nigeria.

Placements

The University has a Career and professional development Center and subscribes to the online job portal Handshake that allows the students to upload their resume and look for the suitable available positions. The portal also helps in polishing and acquiring employment skills. The employers are also able to post their requirements on the portal.

The university also subscribes to the vault and Glassdoor services through which information of various employers and jobs is made available to the students. The staff at the center reviews the resumes, cover letters, assists with job and internship applications, and helps in finding suitable jobs and careers for the future. The students can take help from the advisors for improving their employability skills also.

The College also organizes Campus career fairs and alumni also create job opportunities for the campus students. 94% of the students of the college are able to get a job within 2 years of graduation and after 6 years they earn around USD 47,700 per year against the national average of USD 33,028.

Courses & Fees

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IELTS · TOEFL

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Overview
Degree TypeBachelor
Duration4 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Fees
Tuition FeeINR 33.4 L/Yr
Native FeeUSD 35,700 /Yr
Estimated Total₹1934583
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

Robert Morris University- Illinois admissions are quite competitive with 63% (Fall 2018) acceptance rate. The university admits nearly 400 students each year and provides admissions for undergraduate and graduate courses.

  • The university invites applications for Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring (Spring I & Spring II) seasons.
  • Applicants can apply for undergraduate and graduate courses via University’s online portal.
  • Admission status can also be viewed by the applicants and can keep a track of the same.
  • Robert Morris University- Illinois accepts only TOEFL for considering English Proficiency Test.

Highlights

Admission Portal University’s Online Portal
Application Fee (non-refundable) 100 USD (Undergraduate and Graduate Students)
Acceptance Rate 63%
Average GPA 3.51
Average SAT score 1110
Average ACT score 24
Mode of Payment MasterCard/American Express/Discover/Visa
Academic Calendar Semester Based
Intake Sessions Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring
Financial Aid Yes

Robert Morris University- Illinois Admission Deadlines

The admission to Robert Morris University- Illinois for international students is on rolling basis i.e. applications don’t have a specific deadline and are reviewed as and when they arrive.

Robert Morris University- Illinois International Admissions

The applicants must fulfill the following requirements according to the category they are applying for.

Admission Requirements for International Students

Undergraduate Admissions:

In order to be eligible for an undergraduate program at the university and the visa process, the following documents must be submitted.

  • A complete undergraduate application form with the application fee of 100 USD.
  • The score of English proficiency test- TOEFL/IELTS.
  • Applicant must have documents of High School Diploma.
  • Full-fledged official college transcripts must be there.
  • A copy of passport and I-94 departure card.
  • A copy of current I-20 student visa (if applicable)
  • Proof of current bank statement indicating a minimum balance of 54,850 USD.
  • Applicant must submit the permanent foreign address as well.

Note: It must be noted that all foreign transcripts must be evaluated to American educational equivalency prior to submission.

Once all required documentation has been received well in time, it will then be evaluated and reviewed for admissions requirements and student visa (I-20) eligibility. Once the I-20 is received, the applicant will then be able to apply for a student visa (F-1) through their respective U.S. Consulate.

Graduate Admissions:

In order to be eligible for an undergraduate program at the university and the visa process, the following documents must be submitted.

  • A complete graduate application form with the application fee of 100 USD.
  • The score of English proficiency test- TOEFL/IELTS.
  • Full-fledged official college transcripts must be there.
  • A copy of passport and I-94 verification.
  • A copy of current I-20 student visa (if applicable)
  • Proof of current bank statement indicating a minimum balance of 34,000 USD.
  • Applicant must submit the permanent foreign address as well.

Note: It must be noted that all foreign transcripts must be evaluated to American educational equivalency prior to submission.

Once all required documentation has been received well in time, it will then be evaluated and reviewed for admissions requirements and student visa (I-20) eligibility. Once the I-20 is received, the applicant will then be able to apply for a student visa (F-1) through their respective U.S. Consulate.

International English Proficiency Test Score

The applicants can submit English proficiency scores for TOEFL only. The minimum criteria for the same are listed below:

Testing Organization Minimum Requirement
Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions
TOEFL 550 (Paper based)
213 (Computer based)
80 (Internet based)

Note: Applicants might require previous U.S. College/University grades as well.

Visa process for International Students

  • International applicants will be issued Form I-20 from the university after submitting the required documents.
  • Applicants will need to provide the following documents to receive the Form I-20:
    • Copy of passport
    • Proof of financial support
    • Bank statement
    • Sponsor letter, if applicable
  • The applicant is expected to complete the I-20 and pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.
  • Applicants then need to apply for the F-1 or J-1 visa. Submit the form and pay the application fee.
  • Applicant should then schedule and attend the visa interview.

Robert Morris University- Illinois Undergraduate Admissions

The university offers various undergraduate courses to the applicants.

Where to apply: University’s online portal

Application Fee: 100 USD

Admission Requirements: Detailed requirements mentioned above.

Robert Morris University- Illinois Graduate Admissions:

The university offers some reputed graduate courses, some of which are mentioned below:

  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Information Systems
  • Master of Management
  • Master of Science in Human Performance

The common requirements are mentioned above. However, the requirements would slightly vary according to each course.

The admission to the university is somewhat competitive because of moderate acceptance rate. The admission decision accounts mainly for 2 weeks (nearly 14 days) after the submission of required necessary documents.

Placements & Recruiters

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Rankings over the years

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2024

Highlights
2024
  • Best overall country rank: #53
  • Overall: #53 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 1 ranking record in 2024

Contact Information

401 S State Street, Chicago, IL 60605

+1-312-935-5460