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#31 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois

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Overview

Enrollment

5,918
Aurora University overview
Location Aurora, Illinois
Online aurora.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
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Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Aurora University, located in Aurora, Illinois, is a private institution established in 1893 that offers a breadth of undergraduate and graduate programs. Positioned about 40 miles west of Chicago, the campus provides both suburban tranquility and proximity to a major metropolitan area. The university's academic profile includes a variety of popular majors such as nursing, business, and social work, while also providing specialized programs like their renowned social work and education departments. Aurora University maintains a moderately selective admissions process. The Georgian Revival architecture is a notable feature of the campus landscape, contributing to the historical aesthetic of its buildings. Aurora University also facilitates on-campus living with residence halls available to students who choose to immerse themselves in the campus experience.

In the most recent statistical year 2,922 prospective students applied, and 2,393 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 672 enrolled in the school.  4,588 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,330 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $27,200 plus fees of $220. Aurora University is ranked 851 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

2/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

Aurora University is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Aurora University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
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SAT 980/1198
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.56

Applications Accepted

81.9% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$27,200
Costs for Aurora University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$220
Room and Board $12,360
Budget for Other Expenses$3,042
Total One Year Cost$44,022

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Aurora University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 26%
Health Professions 20%
Education 16%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 7%
Human Services 7%

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Questions and Answers

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143118 IPEDS survey data for Aurora University.

Current students may use the Aurora University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024