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Aurora University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Illinois

Aurora University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
80.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹27,39,996Out-of-state
Students
3,974Undergraduates
Students per teacher
18Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

80.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 45.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 85.14%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 85.1% (4,482/5,264; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

81 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 5,381
Offered a place 4,351
Enrolled 678

15.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite900-1150
4001600
ACT composite21-29
136

What a year costs

₹41,28,311 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹27,39,996
  • Housing₹12,75,596
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹41,28,311
After aid (average) ₹17,69,491

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹27,39,996
Out-of-state ₹27,39,996

Average aid awarded: ₹20,21,229 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.1%
Retention
60.3%
Graduation
77%
Get financial aid
13%
From out of state

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 42.5%
White 38.7%
African American 6.3%
Unknown 5.3%
Asian 3.2%
Multiracial 3.1%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate80.85%
Total Applicants5381
Admitted Applicants4351
Enrolled Applicants678
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %900
SAT Composite 75th %1150
ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹27,39,996
Out-of-State Tuition₹27,39,996
Average Housing Cost₹12,75,596
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹17,69,491
Students Receiving Aid77%
Average Aid Awarded₹20,21,229
Out-of-State Students13%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.27%
Asian3.22%
Hispanic42.53%
White38.7%
Multiracial3.07%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
International0.75%
Unknown Race5.26%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate60.32%
Retention Rate77.06%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates3974

Contact

Street Address347 S Gladstone Ave
ZIP Code60506
Phone(630) 844-5533
Websitehttps://aurora.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/