Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Aurora, Illinois |
| Online | aurora.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Aurora University is located in Aurora, Illinois, approximately 40 miles west of Chicago in a residential suburban setting. The private liberal arts institution, established in 1893, operates from a main campus spanning 37 acres with a mix of historic and contemporary buildings. The university maintains a comprehensive academic program with notable strengths in education, nursing, social work, and business, while also operating a secondary campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, known as George Williams College. Students typically reside in traditional residence halls or campus apartments, with a significant portion of undergraduates living on campus. Aurora competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Spartans, participating in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Aurora University is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Aurora University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#826 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#516 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#40 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#30 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#33 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1133 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $220 |
| Room and Board | $13,240 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,204 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,864 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 26% |
| Health Professions | 20% |
| Education | 16% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
| Human Services | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143118 IPEDS survey data for Aurora University.
Current students may use the Aurora University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025