Aurora University — College Profile

About

Located in a historic, park-like neighborhood just 40 miles west of Chicago, Aurora University is best known for its supportive, student-centered environment and highly regarded professional programs in nursing, social work, and education. The student experience is defined by a diverse and inclusive campus culture where both commuter and residential students thrive alongside competitive NCAA Division III athletic teams and active student-led organizations. What truly sets AU apart is its proud designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution where more than 40 percent of the student body are the first in their families to attend college, backed by a unique institutional commitment to keeping a high-quality private education exceptionally affordable.

Wikipedia: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.

Location

Aurora, IL, 60506-4892 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

ORD · Chicago O'Hare

28 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

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Tuition & fees$29,170

Housing & food (on campus)$13,580

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$40,625

Average net price$18,838

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$29,170

Housing & food (on campus)$13,580

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$40,625

Average net price$18,838

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$14,525

$30–48k

$14,089

$48–75k

$15,431

$75–110k

$19,300

$110k+

$24,595

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2025-26

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$15,256

First-years who got one116

Source: Aurora University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

59%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

50%

Back for yr 2

77%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

58% graduated · 12% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 30% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$51,237

10 yrs after entry$58,709

Debt

Median at graduation$20,318

Monthly payment$215

Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$26k

90th percentile$32,100

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

81%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1076

R 470–580 · M 430–570

ACT midpoint

Comp 21–29 · E 22–32 · M 22–27

SAT middle 50%: 900–1150

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Student Body

Gender

Men 33%Women 67%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

18 : 1

Pell grant

45%

First-gen

46%

Family income

$45,293

Independent

29%

Veterans

Age at entry

23.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

39%

Hispanic

43%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Bowling
Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Ice Hockey
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Men's · Women's
Wrestling
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$51,237

After 10 yrs

$58,709

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing216

Social Work175

Business Administration, Management and Operations163

Psychology, General102

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods83

Criminal Justice and Corrections76

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness52

Marketing47

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs44

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions44

Finance and Financial Management Services35

Communication and Media Studies25

Computer Science24

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities23

Accounting and Related Services19

Special Education and Teaching18

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$54M

Full-time faculty

25%

Faculty salary

$9,142/mo

Teaching spend

$5,125

per student

Federal loans

47%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral/Professional University

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions