Aurora University
Aurora University (AU) is a private university in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Established in 1893 as a seminary of the Advent Christian Church, the university has been independent since 1971. Approximately 6,200 students are enrolled in the university's undergraduate and graduate programs. It was a women's college from 1893 until 1960.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Average net price: $18,838
- Undergraduate enrollment: 4,598
- Graduation rate (150%): 60%
- Graduation rate (200%): 56%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 68%
- Student to faculty ratio: 18:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $58,709
- Median earnings (8 years): $54,510
- Median earnings (6 years): $51,237
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Suburb, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Aurora, IL
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Aurora University include Business Administration and Management, Social Work, Nursing.
- Business Administration and Management (197 bachelor's) · median earnings $64,446 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,595
- Social Work (192 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,546 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,579
- Nursing (192 bachelor's) · median earnings $84,022 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,654
- Psychology (89 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,697 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,585
- Health (67 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,987 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,050
- Criminal Justice (60 bachelor's) · median earnings $60,808 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,597
- Marketing (51 bachelor's) · median earnings $64,813 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,500
- Elementary Education and Teaching (38 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,609 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,406
- Finance (32 bachelor's) · median earnings $77,436 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,000
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (30 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,471 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,000
Degree mix: Business 47%, Computer Science 4%, Health 34%, Biological Sciences 2%, Psychology 10%, Communication 2%, Other 1%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Aurora University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $13,980 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $13,980
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $14,079
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $16,984
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $22,070
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $25,042
- In-state tuition and fees: $29,170
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $29,170
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- On-campus room and board: $13,580
- Off-campus room and board: $4,626
- Off-campus with family: $8,406
- Typical cost of attendance: $43,950
- Sticker vs net gap: 57%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 45%
- Federal loan recipients: 47%
- Average institutional grant: $14,088
- Average federal loan: $7,910
- Median debt at graduation: $20,318
Admissions
Aurora University admits 81% of applicants. Of students admitted, 16% enrolled.
- Applications: 5,384
- Admitted: 4,353
- Enrolled: 677
- Yield (first-choice signal): 16%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 4,598
- Women: 73%
- Commuter share (estimated): 83%
- Part-time undergraduates: 8%
- Age 25 and older: 14%
- Graduate students: 1,775
- Graduation rate: 60%
- Come back after freshman year: 77%
- First-generation: 46%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 38%
- Student to faculty: 18:1
- Professor salary: $97,511
- Associate professor salary: $84,652
- Assistant professor salary: $76,382
- On-campus housing capacity: 789
- Meal plan meals per week: 21
- Average SAT: 1,055
- Average ACT: 26
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Aurora University acceptance rate? Aurora University admits 81% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Aurora University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $13,980 a year after aid. Average net price is $18,838.
What majors does Aurora University offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Health.
What is the average salary after Aurora University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $58,709 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Aurora University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 68% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 60%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Aurora University official site: https://aurora.edu.