Aurora University
Aurora, IL · Private
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Aurora University admitted 85.1% of applicants university-wide (4,483 of 5,265).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 85.1% | 4,483 | 5,265 |
| In-state | 84.8% | 3,525 | 4,156 |
| Out-of-state | 85.2% | 866 | 1,017 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 92 | 92 |
| Men | 83.9% | 1,703 | 2,029 |
| Women | 86.0% | 2,737 | 3,184 |
Of 4,483 admitted students, 829 enrolled (18.5% yield).
Aurora University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 940–1133
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Aurora University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $47,310/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,800 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,510 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $47,310/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,525 |
| $30k–48k | $14,089 |
| $48k–75k | $15,431 |
| $75k–110k | $19,300 |
| Over $110k | $24,595 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- President's Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Award — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Aurora University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- President's Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Award — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- International Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Aurora University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Free online application or Common App
- Official high school transcript
- College transcripts
- FAFSA (recommended)
International applicants
- Free online application or Common App
- Official high school transcript
- College transcripts
- FAFSA (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Aurora University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Aurora University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $58,709
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 60.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 78%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,318
- At graduation
Aurora University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #283
- Niche: #730
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (22%), Psychology (8%), Computer & information sciences (3%).
Student–faculty ratio: 19:1 · 30% of class sections have under 20 students.
Aurora University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.