At a glance
Average net price
$18,838
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.3%
Admission rate
81%
Undergrad size
3,974
In-state tuition
$29,170
Out-of-state tuition
$29,170
Cost of attendance
$40,625
Median earnings (10y)
$58,709
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,076
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 77.1%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (29%), business (25%), health (23%).
- STEM6%
- Health23%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts7%
- Social sciences29%
- Trades & services10%
- Business24.6%~978 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions22.9%~911 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~611 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology7.1%~283 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education5.2%~207 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~204 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~191 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.7%~108 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.8%~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.3%~51 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.2%~48 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.9%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | Master's | 1,103 | $43,675 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 378 | $30,727 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 374 | $63,536 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 322 | $43,547 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 225 | $61,923 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 169 | $32,096 | $23,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 159 | $33,959 | $23,635 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 157 | $39,052 | $24,197 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 134 | $63,727 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 119 | $27,066 | $27,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 103 | $55,685 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 98 | $43,164 | $22,900 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 84 | $28,843 | $21,375 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 78 | — | $23,750 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 66 | $47,678 | $24,499 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 65 | $111,772 | — |
| Social Work. | Graduate certificate | 60 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 55 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 52 | $46,802 | $25,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 46 | $50,719 | $23,452 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 45 | $31,172 | $23,262 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 44 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 43 | $53,722 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | $36,118 | $24,163 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 38 | $45,921 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 31 | $61,398 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 31 | $27,003 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 27 | $50,218 | — |
| Social Work. | Doctoral | 26 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | 24 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | $28,630 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Aurora University
Aurora University is a mid-sized institution located in Aurora, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,974 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Public administration.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Aurora University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,838 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $29,170 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $40,625 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,709 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Aurora University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Public administration. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (29% of credentials), business (25% of credentials), health (23% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Aurora University accepts 81% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,076. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Aurora, Illinois (suburb), Aurora University draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Aurora University
Q.How much does Aurora University cost?
The average net price at Aurora University is $18,838 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $40,625.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Aurora University?
Aurora University has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Aurora University?
Aurora University admits 81% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Aurora University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Aurora University graduate earns $58,709 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Aurora University?
Published tuition is $29,170 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Aurora University located?
Aurora University is located in Aurora, Illinois (ZIP 60506).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Aurora University at their official website.