Aurora University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Aurora University was $17,410. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Aurora University

Aurora University net price calculator

$17,410

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Aurora University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,410	$153	$12,902	$13,464	$16,168	$20,679	$22,192
2021	$17,563	$343 (2%)	$13,571	$13,273	$15,645	$19,828	$21,803
2020	$17,906	$328 (2%)	$14,103	$13,845	$15,881	$19,609	$22,362
2019	$18,234	$386 (2%)	$14,036	$14,814	$16,540	$19,916	$22,611
2018	$17,848	$481 (3%)	$14,262	$13,940	$16,260	$19,289	$21,348
2017	$18,329	$247 (1%)	$14,569	$14,767	$16,587	$20,177	$21,597
2016	$18,082	$904 (5%)	$14,664	$14,056	$16,455	$20,219	$21,671
2015	$17,178	$351 (2%)	$13,647	$13,558	$15,229	$19,234	$21,072
2014	$17,529	--	$13,607	$13,507	$16,782	$19,298	$21,633

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Aurora University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$35,160	$800 (2%)	$26,760	$7,200	$1,200
2021	$34,360	$922 (3%)	$25,600	$7,200	$1,560
2020	$33,438	$800 (2%)	$25,060	$7,378	$1,000
2019	$32,638	$740 (2%)	$24,260	$7,378	$1,000
2018	$31,898	$690 (2%)	$23,520	$7,378	$1,000
2017	$31,208	$750 (2%)	$22,830	$7,378	$1,000
2016	$30,458	$250	$22,080	$7,378	$1,000
2015	$30,708	$1,610 (6%)	$21,320	$8,388	$1,000
2014	$29,098	$400 (1%)	$20,720	$7,378	$1,000
2013	$29,498	--	$20,100	$8,398	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Aurora University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 641 dormitories available to its students at $6,840 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Aurora University is $760 per month.
Does Aurora University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Aurora University for one academic year is $5,440, which works out to $604 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Aurora University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Aurora University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,024

If living off-campus, with family: $7,200

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,240
How much is Aurora University application fees?: Aurora University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Aurora University offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Aurora University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$425	$600
For out-of-state students	$425	$600

Housing and Meal

Aurora University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Aurora University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,440	$6,840	N/A	99	641
2021	$5,330	$6,690	N/A	99	659
2020	$5,200	$6,500	N/A	19	636
2019	$5,200	$6,500	N/A	19	720
2018	$5,100	$6,370	N/A	19	737
2017	$4,950	$6,190	N/A	19	746
2016	$4,780	$5,980	N/A	19	749

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Aurora University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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