Aurora University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4227 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1179 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1104 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #555 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 4,098
- Graduates
- 1,837
- 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 85% 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 | 85% | 84% | 86% |
| Applicants | 5,264 | 2,028 | 3,184 |
| Admissions | 4,482 | 1,702 | 2,737 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 826 | 307 | 513 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
561 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,766 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
58 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1133
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Aurora University are 930-1133 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Aurora University are 20-26 (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 | 2678 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2065 (35%) |
| Black or African American | 464 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 354 (6%) |
| Asian | 187 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 142 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 33 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Aurora University is $19,220 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 | $13,980 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,079 |
| $48-75K | $16,984 |
| $75-110K | $22,070 |
| $110K+ | $25,042 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,000 | $15,363 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,000 | $15,363 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,000 | $15,363 |
| Fee in-district | $220 | |
| Fee in-state | $220 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $220 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 789 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,240 |
| Room charge | $7,300 |
| Meal charge | $5,940 |
Aurora University majors
Aurora University has granted 1,209 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 924 master's across 12 programs, and 61 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Aurora University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 174 | 584 | 17 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 158 | 98 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 216 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 67 | 31 | |
| Psychology, General | 91 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 67 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 66 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 38 | 23 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 38 | 13 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 45 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 43 | ||
| Finance, General | 31 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 25 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Computer Science | 23 | ||
| General Studies | 23 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 20 | ||
| Accounting | 19 | ||
| Public Administration | 19 | ||
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 18 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 18 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | 17 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 16 | ||
| History, General | 16 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 13 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 10 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,209 | 924 | 61 |
Aurora University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 51% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Aurora University has published 680 scientific papers with 9,520 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 13 |
| 1993 | 6 | 20 |
| 1994 | 4 | 21 |
| 1995 | 3 | 29 |
| 1996 | 4 | 34 |
| 1997 | 4 | 43 |
| 1998 | 1 | 40 |
| 1999 | 5 | 66 |
| 2000 | 4 | 62 |
| 2001 | 5 | 74 |
| 2002 | 2 | 65 |
| 2003 | 5 | 75 |
| 2004 | 9 | 87 |
| 2005 | 10 | 77 |
| 2006 | 8 | 121 |
| 2007 | 10 | 132 |
| 2008 | 14 | 150 |
| 2009 | 17 | 148 |
| 2010 | 24 | 180 |
| 2011 | 17 | 254 |
| 2012 | 32 | 340 |
| 2013 | 30 | 341 |
| 2014 | 25 | 420 |
| 2015 | 36 | 468 |
| 2016 | 29 | 491 |
| 2017 | 43 | 510 |
| 2018 | 25 | 558 |
| 2019 | 20 | 647 |
| 2020 | 35 | 750 |
| 2021 | 32 | 760 |
| 2022 | 28 | 741 |
| 2023 | 22 | 708 |
| 2024 | 19 | 610 |
Notable alumni
-
Brandon Johnson
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Brandon Johnson is an American politician and educator who is currently serving as the 57th mayor of Chicago since 2023. 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 | 554 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 347 S Gladstone Ave Aurora, Illinois, 60506-4892 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 181,000 |
| Phone | 6308926431 |