Aurora University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Aurora, IL

$25,600

Avg tuition

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About Aurora University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Aurora University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Aurora, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,158, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,600.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

84% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1140

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

93%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

51%

Hispanic

29%

Black

Unknown

Two or more races

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

70%

Socio-economic diversity

47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,560
On-campus room and board	$10,474
On-campus other expenses	$3,024
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$3,960
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,240
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$7,200

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$40,658	$40,658
Off-campus without family	$34,360	$34,360
Off-campus with family	$34,360	$34,360

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Disability Studies
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
	Finance, General
	Actuarial Science
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
6	Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Reading Teacher Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Animal-Assisted Therapy
	Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
	Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
	Athletic Training/Trainer
10	History
	History, General
11	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
13	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Sustainability Studies
14	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
15	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
	Philosophy
16	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Applied Behavior Analysis
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
	Social Work
18	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
19	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
20	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Musical Theatre
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Graphic Design

Aurora University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Aurora University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.