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Aurora University Trade Programs

Aurora University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Aurora, IL. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Aurora University?

Contact details for Aurora University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	347 S Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL 60506-4892
Phone:	6308926431
Website:	aurora.edu/
Admissions:	aurora.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	aurora.edu/admission/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Aurora University?

You can apply to Aurora University online at: https://aurora.edu/admission/apply

Aurora University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Aurora University

These are the things Aurora University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Aurora University?

Aurora University maintains an acceptance rate of 81%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

18% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Aurora University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 470 and 580. Math scores were between 430 and 570.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 900 to 1150. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Aurora University ranged between 21 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Aurora University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,142	1,710	80%
Women	3,182	2,597	82%

Can I Afford Aurora University?

The average net price after aid at Aurora University is $18,992. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$28,800
In-State Fees	$370
Out-of-State Tuition	$28,800
Out-of-State Fees	$370
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$29,170
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$29,170

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 20% of students at Aurora University receive some form of financial aid (826 students).

About 96% of students at Aurora University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,563 per student.

45% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,429.

Student Loan Debt

47% of Aurora University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,910 per year.

Aurora University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,550 students enrolled at Aurora University, all undergraduate. Aurora University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,021 undergraduate students at Aurora University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Aurora University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	124
Black or African American	245
Hispanic	1,672
White	1,556
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	120
Non-Resident	28

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Aurora University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	583
Wisconsin	16
Florida	14
California	11
Minnesota	7

Additionally, approximately 0.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Aurora University

Aurora University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

658 undergraduate students at Aurora University took at least one online class — of those, 549 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Aurora University

Aurora University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Aurora University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.