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Aurora University
Aurora, ILPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 81% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Aurora University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Aurora, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 81%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
4.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
81% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading470 - 580
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 29
1typical 50% range36
81%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing25% of degrees
Health Sciences23% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,318
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,089
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,625
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,867
Earnings 5yr: $72,816
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,022
Earnings 5yr: $80,026
Debt: $26,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,746
Earnings 5yr: $80,383
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,740
Earnings 5yr: $88,780
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,436
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,499
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,260
Earnings 5yr: $63,501
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,820
Earnings 5yr: $79,539
Debt: $23,452
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,726
Earnings 5yr: $76,132
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,283
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,813
Earnings 5yr: $64,060
Debt: $22,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,446
Earnings 5yr: $62,691
Debt: $25,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,110
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,710
Earnings 5yr: $59,292
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,808
Earnings 5yr: $59,192
Debt: $23,635
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,775
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,503
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,697
Earnings 5yr: $50,859
Debt: $23,250
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,546
Earnings 5yr: $51,486
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,838
In-State Tuition$29,170
Out-of-State Tuition$29,170
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
45%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
62%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$51,237
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,709
Completion Signals
60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$167/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
33%
Men67%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
46%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$60,291
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