Aurora University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3816 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1078 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1005 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #541 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 4,106
- Graduates
- 1,817
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- aurora.edu
Aurora University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Aurora University has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 80% | 82% |
| Applicants | 5,384 | 2,142 | 3,182 |
| Admissions | 4,353 | 1,710 | 2,597 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 673 | 247 | 414 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
802 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,827 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
122 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Aurora University are 900-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Aurora University are 21-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2650 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2049 (35%) |
| Black or African American | 498 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 343 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 169 (3%) |
| Asian | 167 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 31 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Aurora University is $19,053 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,525 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,089 |
| $48-75K | $15,431 |
| $75-110K | $19,300 |
| $110K+ | $24,595 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,800 | $16,383 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,800 | $16,383 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,800 | $16,383 |
| Fee in-district | $370 | $80 |
| Fee in-state | $370 | $80 |
| Fee out-of-state | $370 | $80 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 789 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,580 |
| Room charge | $7,520 |
| Meal charge | $6,060 |
Aurora University majors
Aurora University has granted 1,248 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 807 master's across 12 programs, and 18 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Aurora University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 192 | 518 | 4 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 197 | 103 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 192 | ||
| Psychology, General | 89 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 67 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 60 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 38 | 14 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 51 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 | 20 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 35 | 11 | |
| Finance, General | 32 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 29 | ||
| Accounting | 26 | ||
| Computer Science | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 23 | ||
| General Studies | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 19 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 15 | 3 | |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 15 | ||
| History, General | 15 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 15 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 13 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | ||
| Public Administration | 13 | ||
| Graphic Design | 12 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 12 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 8 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Disability Studies | 3 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 2 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,248 | 807 | 18 |
Aurora University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 38% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 53% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Aurora University has published 703 scientific papers with 9,991 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 20 |
| 1994 | 4 | 21 |
| 1995 | 3 | 29 |
| 1996 | 4 | 34 |
| 1997 | 4 | 43 |
| 1998 | 1 | 40 |
| 1999 | 5 | 66 |
| 2000 | 4 | 63 |
| 2001 | 5 | 74 |
| 2002 | 2 | 65 |
| 2003 | 5 | 79 |
| 2004 | 9 | 87 |
| 2005 | 10 | 78 |
| 2006 | 8 | 121 |
| 2007 | 10 | 132 |
| 2008 | 14 | 150 |
| 2009 | 17 | 148 |
| 2010 | 24 | 180 |
| 2011 | 17 | 253 |
| 2012 | 32 | 340 |
| 2013 | 30 | 340 |
| 2014 | 25 | 420 |
| 2015 | 35 | 470 |
| 2016 | 30 | 491 |
| 2017 | 43 | 511 |
| 2018 | 25 | 558 |
| 2019 | 20 | 647 |
| 2020 | 35 | 750 |
| 2021 | 32 | 761 |
| 2022 | 29 | 741 |
| 2023 | 22 | 707 |
| 2024 | 21 | 622 |
| 2025 | 23 | 588 |
Notable alumni
-
Brandon Johnson
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Brandon Johnson is an American politician and former educator who since 2023 has served as the 57th mayor of Chicago. A member of the Democratic Party, Johnson previously served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 2018 to 2023, representing the 1st district.
General info
| Founded | 1893 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Sapientes abscondunt scientiam Wise persons will carry away knowledge |
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (May - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 558 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 347 S Gladstone Ave Aurora, Illinois, 60506-4892 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 181,000 |
| Phone | 6308926431 |