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Aurora University

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Aurora, IL

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Aurora University is a private mid-sized school in Aurora, IL, enrolling about 3,974 undergraduates. Aurora University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 81%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $90,089/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate81%
SAT range900–1150
ACT range21–29
Undergrads3,974
Yield (admits who enroll)28%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$40,625
4-year grad rate59%
Median earnings, 10yr out$58,709

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans47%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out62%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$44,786/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$52,159/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$77,436/yr
Accounting and Related Services$74,820/yr
Marketing$64,813/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$64,446/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$50,079/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$90,089/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,609/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,022/yr
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$52,987/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$60,808/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$60,775/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$49,471/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$55,697/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$55,546/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$58,503/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity757
Typical room charge$7,090
Typical board charge$5,770

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Aurora University's acceptance rate?

Aurora University in Aurora, IL admits approximately 81% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Aurora University?

Admitted students at Aurora University typically score between 900–1150 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Aurora University?

Admitted students at Aurora University typically score between 21–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Aurora University cost?

Aurora University's total cost of attendance is reported at $40,625 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Aurora University require students to live on campus?

No -- Aurora University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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