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Aurora University
Aurora, IL · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,385
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $64,180
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Aurora University is a private nonprofit college in Aurora, IL with 3,974 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, and admitted students average 1076 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,385 per year ($16,161 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,180 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,264
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,482
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing470–580
200800
SAT Math430–570
200800
ACT Composite21–29
136
What Aurora University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $42,013
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $29,970
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,161
- $30–48k$13,774
- $48–75k$15,094
- $75–110k$19,266
- $110k+$25,577
Get a personal estimate with Aurora University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $64,180
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,974
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 53%
- White39%
- Hispanic43%
- Black6%
- Asian3%
Aurora University FAQ
What is Aurora University's acceptance rate?+
Aurora University admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Aurora University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 470–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1076.
What ACT score do you need for Aurora University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–29.
Is Aurora University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Aurora University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,264 students applied to Aurora University and 4,482 were admitted; 829 enrolled.
Does Aurora University consider legacy status?+
No. Aurora University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Aurora University require an essay?+
Aurora University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Aurora University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $42,013 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,385.
What is Aurora University's graduation rate?+
61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 143118 · How we use this data
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