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Aurora University

Aurora University is a medium, private institution located in Aurora, il. Founded in 1893, Aurora University offers undergraduate degrees in 72 majors.

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4 Year, Private
Division 3
4,098 undergraduates
cost $28,220 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Aurora University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 85.1%
SAT score average 1072
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.56
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Aurora University is known for one of its top majors: Social Work. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Social Work
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Educational Administration and Supervision
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $28,220
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,240
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,204
Cost of attendance* $45,864
Average financial aid package $28,530
Estimated cost $17,334 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,220
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,240
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,204
Cost of attendance* $45,864
Average financial aid package $28,530
Estimated cost $17,334 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Aurora University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,098, with gender binary students split 34% male and 66% female.

Total enrollment

5,935

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
45%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
35%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Aurora University, students love their Latin American Student Organization. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 347 S Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
phone 6308445533
address https://aurora.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Latin american student organization

Student nurses' association

Psychology club of aurora university

Social work association

Au hosa- future health professionals

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Aurora University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Aurora University?

Aurora University is located in Aurora, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Aurora University? 

The acceptance rate for Aurora University is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for Aurora University?

The average high school GPA for Aurora University students was 3.56.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Aurora University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Aurora University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $183,456.

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