Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Aurora University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,101 prospective students applied, and 2,680 were granted admission. Of those admitted 822 enrolled in the school. 4,722 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,443 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $26,400 plus fees of $360. Aurora University is ranked 848 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Aurora University is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Aurora University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#848 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#502 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#41 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#30 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#32 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1130 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $360 |
| Room and Board | $10,698 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,024 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,682 |
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.