Aurora University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4262 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1196 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1122 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #487 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 4,048
- Graduates
- 1,870
- 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 82% 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 | 82% | 81% | 82% |
| Applicants | 2,922 | 1,065 | 1,857 |
| Admissions | 2,393 | 862 | 1,531 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 669 | 246 | 423 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
510 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,615 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
196 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1198
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Aurora University are 980-1198 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
41 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Aurora University are 19-25 (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 | 2818 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1897 (32%) |
| Black or African American | 453 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 373 (6%) |
| Asian | 184 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 143 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 32 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Aurora University is $19,350 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 | $15,022 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,459 |
| $48-75K | $17,290 |
| $75-110K | $21,086 |
| $110K+ | $23,897 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,200 | $14,586 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,200 | $14,586 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,200 | $14,586 |
| Fee in-district | $220 | |
| Fee in-state | $220 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $220 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 757 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,860 |
| Room charge | $7,090 |
| Meal charge | $5,770 |
Aurora University majors
Aurora University has granted 1,156 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 936 master's across 14 programs, and 54 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Aurora University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 203 | 519 | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 148 | 127 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 158 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 67 | 34 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 78 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 45 | 32 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 65 | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 64 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 57 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 48 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | 27 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 37 | ||
| General Studies | 35 | ||
| Computer Science | 28 | ||
| Accounting | 27 | ||
| Public Administration | 20 | ||
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 19 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 19 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 19 | ||
| Finance, General | 17 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | ||
| History, General | 14 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | ||
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 12 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 2 | ||
| Disability Studies | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,156 | 936 | 54 |
Aurora University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 55% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Aurora University has published 581 scientific papers with 7,015 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 21 |
| 1992 | 6 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 | 12 |
| 1994 | 4 | 17 |
| 1995 | 4 | 26 |
| 1996 | 5 | 24 |
| 1997 | 4 | 36 |
| 1998 | 0 | 29 |
| 1999 | 4 | 55 |
| 2000 | 3 | 46 |
| 2001 | 4 | 53 |
| 2002 | 2 | 50 |
| 2003 | 5 | 52 |
| 2004 | 9 | 57 |
| 2005 | 10 | 53 |
| 2006 | 7 | 100 |
| 2007 | 8 | 103 |
| 2008 | 13 | 114 |
| 2009 | 20 | 118 |
| 2010 | 17 | 147 |
| 2011 | 16 | 201 |
| 2012 | 29 | 259 |
| 2013 | 31 | 301 |
| 2014 | 22 | 369 |
| 2015 | 27 | 387 |
| 2016 | 21 | 405 |
| 2017 | 37 | 407 |
| 2018 | 20 | 473 |
| 2019 | 19 | 528 |
| 2020 | 29 | 542 |
| 2021 | 23 | 581 |
| 2022 | 24 | 567 |
| 2023 | 14 | 499 |
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 | 564 |
| 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 |