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Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois 60506-4892

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Known for health sciences

Aurora University is a private institution in Aurora with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1072, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,709 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,992.

Established
1893
Motto
Sapientes abscondunt scientiam
Type
Private university
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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85%Acceptance
1072SAT Avg
4,021Students
18:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$58,709Earnings 10yr
$18,992Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Aurora University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1072

Reading & WritingMid: 525
470583
MathMid: 520
460550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1072

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,220
Room & Board$13,240
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$39,232
Average Net Price$18,992
Median Debt at Graduation$20,318
Monthly Payment (10yr)$215

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,980
$30–48K$14,079
$48–75K$16,984
$75–110K$22,070
$110K+$25,042

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,992

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

28

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (72)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,021
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 6%
Hispanic 42%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.3%
Freshman Retention77.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,237
8 Years$54,510
10 Years$58,709

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,900
Men
$54,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#273
Washington Monthly
#272

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Varsity Sports — Spartans

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
38 mi(66 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
92 mi(159 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
179 mi(310 min)

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