Aurora University

#25 in Illinois

4-years Private College In Aurora, IL

Aurora University (referred to as Aurora) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Aurora, IL. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Aurora University is $28,220. The school has a total enrollment of 5,918 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).The highest degree offered at Aurora University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$28,220 (2023)
Acceptance Rate81.90%
Student Population5,918
Test Scores1,080 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate59%
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Aurora University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1938 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Aurora University is $28,220 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Aurora University is $15,363 for academic year 2021-2022. Aurora University offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan. 100 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $16,169 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Aurora University is 81.90% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.08%. The average SAT score is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 22. Aurora University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 5,918 students are attending at Aurora University (4,048 undergraduate students). There are 132 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 399 part-time faculty working for Aurora University. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 411 (full-time) and 455 (part-time). The graduation rate at Aurora University is 59% and the retention rate is 73% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Aurora University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Aurora University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Aurora University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Aurora University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Aurora University Mission Statement
Aurora University - an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.