Aurora, IL

Aurora University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Aurora University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Aurora, IL.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Aurora University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

81% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 5,384 applied, 4,353 accepted, and 677 enrolled in Aurora.
247 men and 418 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,055 SAT, 26 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,055 and ACT score is 26. The SAT score of 1055 is average, 41 to 50 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total90010551150
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing470540580
Math430515570
ACT Score
Composite212629
Math222627
English222532
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $29,170 for undergraduate programs and $16,463 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.37% compared to last year at Aurora University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,851 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $16,587.
For freshmen, 669 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $20,017.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 5,923 students enrolled Aurora in 2025.
By gender, 1,671 men and 4,252 women students are enrolled.
There are 4,106 undergraduate and 1,817 graduate students.
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59 Major Programs

  • 5 programs through online
  • 17 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Aurora is 60%.
The retention rate is 77% for full-time and 77% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
60%
Retention Rate
77%
Students to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 550 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Aurora and the average faculty salary is $82,027. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
There are 886 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $80,456.
Number of Faculties
550
Average Faculty Salary
$82,027
Number of Staffs
886
Average Staff Salary
$80,456

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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