Aurora University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 630-892-6431 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Date founded | 1893 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 70 acres |
| County | Kane |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 307 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 513 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 826 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 3 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 516 |
| Total number of freshmen | 829 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,271 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 2,427 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 3,704 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 95 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 299 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 394 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,366 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 2,726 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 4,098 |
| Number of male graduate students | 364 |
| Number of female graduate students | 1,471 |
| Total number of graduate students | 1,835 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,730 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 4,197 |
| Total enrollment | 5,927 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| White | 39% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 5% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 11% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 46 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 7 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 12% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
| In-state tuition | $28,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,800 |
| Fees | $370 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,580 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Campus/location | Yes |
| Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
| Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Heather Granart |
| Financial aid contact title | Executive Dean of Student Financial Services |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 630-844-6190 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | October 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $29,500 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 87% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,246 |
| Scholarship or grant | $23,081 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $26,417 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 88% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,314 |
| Scholarship or grant | $19,521 |
| Work study | $1,886 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 785 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 694 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 3,240 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 2,888 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 66% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $24,357 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Matthew Crisman |
| Admissions contact title | Dean of Undergraduate Admission |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-742-5281 Ext 5281 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 2,029 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,703 |
| Number of female applicants | 3,184 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 2,737 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 516 |
| Total number of applicants | 5,213 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 4,440 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | November 15 |
| Notification date for early action applicants | December 1 |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for some students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for some students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for some students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Important |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 31% |
| 500 - 599 | 43% |
| 600 - 699 | 19% |
| 700 - 800 | 2% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 528 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 38% |
| 500 - 599 | 41% |
| 600 - 699 | 12% |
| Average SAT math score | 504 |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 8% |
| 18 - 23 | 25% |
| 24 - 29 | 67% |
| Average ACT score | 24 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.5 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 78% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 46% |
| Between four and five years | 8% |
| Between five and six years | 3% |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for some students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 550 |
| Student faculty ratio | 19:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Other | Athletic training program |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Council of West Suburban College (North Central College and Benedictine University; Council of Independent Colleges Consortium (Online) |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (180) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Charles B. Phillips Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 64 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Latin American Student Organization, Student Nurses' Association, Psychology Club of Aurora University, Social Work Association, AU HOSA- Future Health Professionals |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 18% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | No special consideration |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Cooperative housing (share room and board expenses; must participate in household chores to reduce living expenses) available | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Job search, grad school application preparation, career exploration, internship search |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Emily Morales |
| Grad admissions contact title | Dean of Graduate Studies |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-742-5281 Ext 5281 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 164 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 761 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 925 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 200 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 710 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 910 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 364 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 1,471 |
| Total number of graduate students | 1,835 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 1,366 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 2,726 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 4,092 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,730 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 4,197 |
| Total enrollment | 6,117 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $15,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $15,450 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |