Aurora University is a four-year, private, nonprofit, accredited higher education institution offering students an excellent education at an affordable cost. Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Aurora University enrolls approximately 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 50 majors and programs.

At Aurora University, we strive to help students discover what matters and build a life around it both in and out of the classroom. Students can choose to join more than 60 student clubs. Whether singing in the University Chorale, performing in a theatre production, or volunteering at a local organization, students enhance their classroom experiences with opportunities to pursue their passions. Students can also cheer on or participate in one of our 24 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

84%

SAT Range

960-1130

ACT Range

18-23

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$17,563 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$18,577 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

C+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

15:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

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At Aurora University, we're committed to transfer student success. Here you will get an exceptional education that will prepare you for life after graduation. Each fall, about 40% of our entering undergraduate class is comprised of transfer students — people who believe AU’s supportive, student-centered environment will help them finish what they started.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
5%
On Campus
4%
Online
91%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

3,822 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

336

Undergrads Over 25

15%

Pell Grant

47%

Varsity Athletes

16%

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Freshmen Live On-Campus

41%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$42,700 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

58%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National

83%