[3] Robert Morris offered associate and bachelor's degrees and was regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Robert Morris traces its history back to the founding of the Moser School of Business in 1913.

After the merger, the Roosevelt Lakers added football and ice hockey beginning in the 2020–21 season after acquiring Robert Morris's teams in those sports.

In 2014 RMU became the first university to offer gaming scholarships for a varsity esports team; they competed in League of Legends, Hearthstone, and Dota 2 competitions.

The university's branch location Robert Morris–Peoria were members of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).