One of the reviewers said that the tuition is 19,800. Guess what? It is at least $24,000 a year now. Not only that, when they tell you that the school is accredited they leave out the "small detail" that this school has a accreditation that is lower than DePaul, Loyola, and University of Chicago. So no, sorry, this is definitely not going to be in the same ranking as those schools anytime soon. Not only that, it is not worth your money. They also tell you things like, "Since we are accredited, if you do not like our school and choose to transfer, your credits will transfer." However, they left out a very important detail that I saw another reviewer mention before, how they will not release your transcript unless you pay EVERYTHING you owe..which is a lot of money. They also do not tell you that unlike a school funded by a state, you will most likely have to make payments every quarter unless you are from a high school that gets a special grant and gets to pay less than everyone else. Oh no, no one cares about your income now, they give grants based on what high school you went to. Go to a school like UIC if you can get in, they are funded by the state so it's cheaper and if you take out loans, they are the kind you do not have to pay until you graduate. At Robert Morris, many people have to pay every quarter. Who cares if it is accelerated? You will not remember much of what you learn after a 10 week quarter, they mainly want your money because they need it, and as Chris S. said below me you could just take summer classes at a school funded by the state or a school that really DOES have an excellent accreditation, such as DePaul or Loyola. They do not really care about you as much as they care about your money. There have been times I go into Financial Aid and they tell me I owe a certain amount, then I go back and all of the sudden I owe more. Do you think if you go to a rich area they respect this school? Do you see many people driving fancy cars from this school? No, they are too busy making insane payments for a school that does not have that great of a reputation for the money you pay. It is harder to get a job coming from this school than a school with a better reputation. So even if you pay student loans at University of Chicago, you will be more likely to secure a nice job that can pay for that nice Audi convertible. If you are a parent, do not send your kid here. Send your kid to a community college and then let them transfer after they have raised their grades, or send them straight to a school funded by the state or a prestigious private university. Sometimes I get angry thinking about this school and how I got stuck here because I could not just transfer when I wanted to, because I had to pay so much. Oh and by the way, I was not paying so much because I was rich. I was on freaking food stamps at the time. Yet people who have jobs may pay less just because they came from a certain high school! Oh yea, and if students complain about something, no one likes to hear them complain. So things do not change and students who do not get brainwashed are not embraced for their individuality. GOOGLE the accrediation. ASK DePaul, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Chicago Booth, what their accreditation is. THEN compare it to Robert Morris. I have friends that only stay in this school because it is so expensive to transfer and no one tells you in the beginning that you cannot transfer until you pay what you owe. You are asked to sign financial aid papers so quickly you don't have the time to read them. It is REALLY not worth it. Go to Highland Park, and ask where the executives went to school. I highly doubt Robert Morris is one of them, unless they decided to experiment for the undergrad and could not pay the money to transfer. Oh, and by the way, many students take out private loans that if you google, are truly not the type to take out. These private loans need payments each month, making it wayy to expensive in comparison to going to UIC. So please, please, do not ruin your kid's chances and put yourself or your kid in debt over a school that is not nearly as good as many Illinois universities funded by the state and private ones that carry an excellent reputation. The idea of this school being well respected is a joke. Compare what an undergrad student from DePaul knows about business in comparison to an undergrad from Robert Morris, and you will see why people get hired easier from DePaul than Robert Morris. Again, if you really want evidence, research the different accreditations. read more

I attended Robert Morris University in late 2012. Initially about 2 weeks after received a letter saying "Welcome to RMU housing!" and within the letter was told put down a $300 housing deposite fee A week after that, I received a letter saying not accepted into the university. I called the the school about this and they told it was a "glitch" in the system, I then asked if I could get my $300 back and was told it was non refundable. I was then told by the admissions office that I could get a letter of recommendation, write an paper explaining why I wanted to go to school there and send my resume. this basically left me with an ultimatum of losing $300 and not going to the university or doing the extra steps just to get in. After taking the time and work to acquire all 3 of the required items, I was finally accepted into the University. As I was accepted, I was told daytime classes were filled and that only night classes were available. Though I much would have preferred day classes, I was willing to go to night classes so long as I got to pursue my education. I lived about 5 hours away so housing was crucial. RMU has two forms of student housing, the University Center(which houses 3 other schools) and the secondary housing at Fornelli hall. As stated earlier I was immediately accepted into the University Center, but then after their "glitch" I was told that it was full and had to go to the secondary housing at Fornelli Hall. RMU boast about Fornelli hall being a modern great place to live that included with a gym among several other things. In reality the building is several decade's old and not nearly as bright and clean as it appears in the pictures. Our hot water didn't work and got warm at best, so showering wasn't exactly enjoyable. The "Gym" they spoke of consisted of 4 treadmills in the hallways of the 14th floor(yes the hallways, as in the narrow area connected to everyone's rooms that people walk through when they're leaving their rooms to go to the elevator) And I heard a story about some of the students getting bed bugs. As far as the classes went my teacher in my major were really great and professional and I learned a lot from the classes there. This was probably the single thing I enjoyed about Robert Morris. The environment felt very professional and it was very fun. When I tried to switch to day classes my second tri-mester, they told me I had to write yet another paper explaining why I wanted to be in day classes. This was odd to me because a classmate of mine was originally from a day class, was able to switch to a night class because he wanted a certain teacher, then switch right back to day classes once the class was over without any hassle. My main gripe is that this schools seems to care about one thing and one thing only, money. They charge an absurd amount and put effort into getting you in as a fresh man so you can rack up $18,000 for one years worth of classes and that's it. The school isn't willing to work with you on payments. One week during my 3rd I was told I wasn't paying enough and had to pay $2000 by the end of the week or I would be dropped from the university. They made very little attempt to let me know I needed to make more payments in the months before. The way they told me was extremely brief and insincere as if they do this to students on a regular basis. I come from a low income family there was no way I could pay that much money within a weeks time. Even though I made good grades, worked hard and passed all of my classes and put up with all of the annoyances just go get into the University, no one was willing to work with me to help me stay in school so I was dropped from the university. I am currently trying to go to another school but RMU will not release my transcript so I'm unable to even attend a more affordable school. I'm essential being blocked out of pursuing my education until they have all of their money. Though I enjoyed the classes and thought they were nice, RMU has far too many cons for me to give it anymore than 1 star. I would say only go to this school if you or your family has an abundant income and can pay the ridiculous tuition. It's borderline criminal this school tries to lure you in with promises and offers how they are willing to give you a great when all they really care about is your money. RMU has screwed me out of an education until I finish paying them about $12,000. I reiterate by saying this school does NOT care about your education, all they care about is your money. read more

I'm currently a Freshman Surgical Technology student at Robert Morris University. I enrolled in classes the Fall 2011 quarter and have enjoying every step of my experience. Exactly three quarters later I'm about to be a sophomore prepping for clinical rotations for my intern and externships the following quarters after reaching sophomore status. The education is very career base and hands on learning with teachers and advisors that care about your success when you are ready to apply yourself in an education worth the tuition of an affordable private university. The tuition is $7,400 per quarter and that's $22,200 an academic year (3 quarters). You have the option of going year round to finish faster than other universities, but if you are in a year round program it's recommended that you complete your program during the summer quarters as scheduled. The school's majors have different simulators and class room styles for each major to learn from while in a classroom setting. They are set up exactly like your future work field and will have classes called labs where the teachers demonstrate while teaching you what to do and expect in different medical situations. The instructors have a degree either as a doctor or in the field of study they are teaching here at Robert Morris. Some of my own professors work as a Surgical Technologist and can tell you from their experience what it's like working in the profession. I loved my choice of choosing Surgical Technology as my program of study. I will be finished with my degree in approximate one year in eight months going year round. When I graduate I will be graduating with a degree as a Surgical Technologist, Certification through the school's pre-paid exam, and experience from Chicago's hospital intern and externship clinical rotations that are required and set up through the schools programs. When I came to the University I was recruited for a scholarship to participate on the Drumline. Even though I've never rowed before I was able to learn and experience a new sport calling Rowing. There are some many scholarship opportunities it makes it easy to want to get involve to learn new sports and about different activities offered through the university. Due to the small private university status everything is open for you leisure and this school is like a big family for education. The classroom sizes are small never exceeding 30 but can be as small as 12 -18 students in one class. I shortly discovered how many opportunities beyond education are available to students within my quarter. I have so many resources available to me and great instructors that can speak to me one on one outside of the class either face to face, email, call, or a text message away. My experience so far has been awesome and more than just this one review can capture. Think about what you'll be leaving with from Robert Morris when you gradate versus other schools; *Associate Degree in less than two years *Bachelors Degree in less than one or two years *Experience *Certification ...many more I highly recommend you check out what Robert Morris has to offer and expand your education with the excellent programs offered. read more

I decided to attend Robert Morris based on the fact that I was supposedly able to finish a business degree quickly, affordably, and efficiently. They also have an open enrollment status, and advertised "advanced placement", meaning that I was able to take classes at my own pace, thus allowing me flexibility and freedom. My decision was based on their propoganda and the information provided to me by my admissions counselor. I was told that I would be charged a flat tuition fee to take up to 24 credits per quarter (6 classes) five quarters a year. I was also told that many professors would allow me to take on extra projects if I felt that the classes were not challenging enough. I went through the entire admissions process, all the way up to the day of registration, before I realized that I had been given incorrect information. First of all, Robert Morris designs your schedule for you, allowing no freedom whatsoever. I was required to take classes that I had already transferred in as well as classes that I could have easily placed out of. (the dreaded CIS 101) I was also required to take the exact same group of classes with the same group of students for the next three years. When I questioned my department counselor about these requirements conflicting with their current marketing materials, I was told that the materials were outdated. (The materials were printed and dated for the same school year that I was planning to enroll) I also want to reflect on the attitudes and overall friendliness of the college. For the most part, everyone that I had spoken with was rude, unfriendly, and inconsiderate. The financial aid department misplaced several sections of my tax forms, and as a result, I was not able to get funding within a resonable period of time. Overall, I got the impression that they were more concerned with the bottom line than the quality of their student body, faculty, and education.All of these factors contributed to my dissatisfaction with Robert Morris University and the reason for my withdrawl read more

Based on my personal experience, RMU is not a good school at all. It is not taken seriously and majority of students there are not taking their education seriously. It's NOTHING but frats and seemingly endless supply of 18 year olds who party a lot. I Also, the area around the school is not safe at all. There is shooting almost every day. There are lots of gangs, and they kill each other all the time. Sometimes they shoot innocent people because they think that they are members of the gang which is their enemy. Based on my personal opinion, it's better to choose UIC, and the area there is much safer than the area around RMU. Also there is lots of racial tension in this school among the different ethnic groups, mainly blacks against white and people born in the U.S. against Europeans and Middle eastern, which includes staff and the police department (security). Instructors provide feedbacks in several weeks about students' homework. Many students sign up for the same class, which does not provide students with the opportunity to receive the individual attention of the instructor whenever they need it. Students party a lot. If you don't want to take your education seriously and want to party, you can come to RMU. It is not taken seriously by employers, and students don't get their money worth after they graduate. not enough clubs and activities to accommodate students' needs and meet their interests. read more

Robert Morris University cares only about getting students' money and don't care about students' careers. there is lots of corruption at this school, and they harass students to do their internship at Robert Morris University. However, the internship at Robert Morris consists of writing a research. RMU also cares more about keeping positive relationship with companies than impacting students' careers in a positive way. I found an internship at a Hospital and filled the internship application about practicum. However, later on I understood by one of the people working for the given hospital that RMU representative has spoke with them to give me to do a research instead of having a hands- on experience. I found this to be very disturbing because I believe that RMU should not stand on students' way to achieve their goals. They not only do to this to those students who do not want to do their practicum with them, but they do it to everybody. It is like they own you of you are their student. Also, if you work at Robert Morris University, even if you are a student employee working some office jobs, you are required to do your internship at Robert Morris University and not anywhere else. read more

I went to this school with hopes that i would take advantage of the programs they offer for Students that work during the day. As an accountant major I hoped to be able to finish my degree here. In my opinion, this school is a joke. I decided to transfer to Depaul University and I am having so many problems transferring my credits because RMU has a different code not know by every other university out there. I had to get extra paper work that described the class and work material in hopes that I get those credits. There are a few good Professors here but I am extremely disappointed. I agree with a few reviewers here: This school only cares about making money. They don't care about the students at all. They are very selfish in their personal interests. I will be graduating from Depaul instead. if you ask me , i rather have a degree from a well known University and not a school that everyone has never heard of. Besides, the difference of money isn't much compared to other better schools out there. read more

There are several reasons why I choose to go to RMU. First it's in the city, which is a huge plus since I knew I would be living in this great city! Second is that they have a soccer team that have an excellent record. Third is that the city is far enough away from my home to be independent, but close enough for me to go home whenever I wanted too. Fourth is that RMU offered exercise & sports studies and culinary. Originally I was just going to major in one, but I eventually picked up both. It was the best decision I made! I don't mind picking up the extra classes. They have some very excellent chefs! The fifth reason I choose RMU is that it's a small campus and small class size. I like to get to know my teacher in case I need to ask them a question. Lastly, if I weren't doing a sport I'd definitely take advantage of their accelerated program and finish my degree faster. If I could I would rate this place a 4.5 out of 5 stars! Go Eagles!! =) read more

This college is a moral and educational disgrace to people with real college degrees. There is no variety of college instructors with different styles and methods of teaching. Every teacher follows the same elementary style of pre-written script, for lazy teachers. The students do all the work, and present silly class projects unrelated to modern business standards. There is also a very high level of racial discrimination against black American students. All the white, Arabic, and Latino get A's, while the black students receive the lowest grades. So take my personal advice from a person who completed graduate classes at this racist and discriminatory "high school," pretending to be an accredited college. Robert Morris University's Graduate Program is terrible and very unprofessional. read more

I am a male African American student, and I graduated in 2013. I agree with the other student's comments that instructors write lower grades to African American students than they do to white ones. To balance this, I have observed that over 80% of the African American students are abusive toward the white ones. In addition to all this racial tension, I have been told that some security guards seek sexual favors by female students. If female students are not willing to do any sexual favors to some security guards, the security guards are finding the internet webpages of the female students and are harassing them. I also agree that students do 99% of the work, and more than 80% of the instructors have not even read the textbook or don't know what it is about. read more

Robert Morris is a great school to attend because it's located right in the heart of the city. There is so much to choose from when it comes to restaurants and shopping. It is also walking distance to Navy Pier which is a great place to enjoy a warm funnel cake :) Robert Morris also give you the opportunity to complete your associates degree within 15 months, which is amazing. Not only is it affordable but the professors are very helpful and encourage you to receive your degree on time. read more

School accross street from DePaul's Loop Campus. They recently change their name to Robert Morris University. Decent school, but reputation well below U of Chicago, Northwestern, DePaul, Loyola and UIC. Main building used to be a Sears, Roebuck and Company dept. store, which they lease and do not own any buildings. read more

I just finished a summer school course here. I took a literature course in order to transfer credits back to Marquette (where i am currently enrolled). The experience was OK, teacher was fair and the work load was not too bad. It just was not my fit for a school, a decent place to take classes though read more