Aurora University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 630-844-5533 |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 247 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 414 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 673 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 4 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 418 |
| Total number of freshmen | 677 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,249 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 2,393 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 3,661 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 94 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 352 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 446 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,343 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 2,745 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 4,107 |
| Total enrollment | 4,107 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| White | 38% |
| 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 | 9% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 43 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 11 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 13% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 31 credits |
| In-state tuition | $29,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,600 |
| Fees | $370 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,990 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $3,708 |
| * 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 |
| 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 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 31 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 | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $31,013 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 88% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,313 |
| Scholarship or grant | $24,573 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $28,530 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 87% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,433 |
| Scholarship or grant | $21,518 |
| 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 | 633 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 549 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 3,301 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 2,818 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 64% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $24,250 |
| 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 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Matthew Crisman |
| Admissions contact title | Dean of Undergraduate Admission |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-7425281 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-742-5281 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 2,142 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,710 |
| Number of female applicants | 3,182 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 2,597 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 418 |
| Total number of applicants | 5,324 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 4,307 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| 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 |
| 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 | 26% |
| 500 - 599 | 45% |
| 600 - 699 | 16% |
| 700 - 800 | 3% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 529 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 27% |
| 500 - 599 | 44% |
| 600 - 699 | 12% |
| 700 - 800 | 3% |
| Average SAT math score | 509 |
| ACT score | |
| 18 - 23 | 25% |
| 24 - 29 | 56% |
| 30 - 36 | 19% |
| Average ACT score | 26 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.56 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 77% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 49% |
| Between four and five years | 9% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| 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 | 534 |
| Student faculty ratio | 18.55:1 |
| 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 |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Council of West Suburban Colleges (North Central College and Benedictine University), Council of Independent Colleges Consortium (Online) |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (152) |
| 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 |
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| 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 | 70 |
| 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 | 17% |
| 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 |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| 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 | Internship search, job search, graduate school application, career exploration |
| 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 undergraduate men | 1,343 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 2,745 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 4,088 |
| Total enrollment | 4,107 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 12 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $15,363 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $15,363 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 12 credit hours per year.) |