Aurora University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	641
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Aurora, Illinois, Aurora University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Aurora University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Aurora University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,760

Cost of attendance at Aurora University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,760

Cost of attendance at Aurora University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Aurora University received on average $18,441 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,441

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	363	46%	$4,896	$1,777,407
Other Federal Grant	364	46%	$6,534	$2,378,532
State Grant/Scholarships	362	45%	$5,002	$1,810,773
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	789	99%	$13,155	$10,379,465
Total Grant & Scholarships	790	99%	$18,441	$14,568,770

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Aurora University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Aurora University students is 55.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.2%.

55.4%

asian 50.0% 7 students
African American 28.3% 15 students
white 59.4% 171 students
unknown 45.8% 11 students
hispanic 57.9% 128 students
International Students 80.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 47.1% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Baseball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Aurora University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Aurora University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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