Aurora University

Aurora, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Aurora University

Aurora University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Aurora, IL, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 3,974 students. The acceptance rate is 81%. 60% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $58,709.

81%

Acceptance

$18,838

Net price

3,974

Enrollment

60%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

81%

Acceptance rate

1,076

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading470–580

SAT Math430–570

ACT Composite21–29

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,838

Average net price

$29,170

In-state tuition

$29,170

Out-of-state tuition

$13,580

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$40,625

Total cost of attendance

45%

Students receiving Pell grants

47%

Students with federal loans

$20,318

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$14,525

$30–48K

$14,089

$48–75K

$15,431

$75–110K

$19,300

$110K+

$24,595

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing23.4%

Business21.5%

Psychology8.0%

Education6.9%

Parks & Recreation5.5%

Criminal Justice5.4%

Computer Science3.1%

Biology2.0%

Humanities1.9%

Visual & Performing Arts1.8%

After Graduation

$58,709

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$51,237

Median earnings (6 yrs)

60%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

84%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,125

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,974

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

46%

First-generation

Gender balance

67% women

33% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

43%

White

39%

Black

Asian

Two or more races

Campus

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