Aurora University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,000

2.94% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,220

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

85.1%

5,264 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,935

78.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.3%

466 Graduates

About

Aurora University is a higher education institution located in Kane County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Aurora University were Social Work (584 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (98 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (67 degrees).

In 2023, 2,308 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Aurora University. 74.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,226 degrees), 1.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (654 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Aurora University is $28,000, which is $3,425 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Aurora University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,794 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Aurora University is $28,000, which is $3,425 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,220.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Aurora University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Aurora University was $28,000. The cost of tuition at Aurora University is $3,425 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Aurora University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,220

2023 Value

0.672%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Aurora University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,220. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Aurora University grew by 0.672%.

This chart compares the average net price of Aurora University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,187

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Aurora University was of $8,187 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 11.7% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Aurora University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Aurora University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Aurora University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Aurora University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1794 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Aurora University received 5,264 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 80.2% annual growth. Out of those 5,264 applicants, 4,482 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.1% acceptance rate.

There were 5,935 students enrolled at Aurora University in 2023. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Aurora University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,482

Accepted Out of 5,264

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Aurora University was 85.1% (4,482 admissions from 5,264 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 81.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 80.2%, while admissions grew by 87.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Aurora University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Aurora University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Aurora University had a total enrollment of 5,935 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Aurora University is 4,652 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,283. This means that 78.4% of students enrolled at Aurora University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Aurora University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.1% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.82% Black or African American, 3.15% Asian, 2.39% Two or More Races, 0.135% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0674% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Aurora University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29.5%), followed by White Female (25.2%) and White Male (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.4%) and White Male (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aurora University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,935 students. The full-time enrollment at Aurora University is 4,652 and the part-time enrollment is 1,283. This means that 78.4% of students enrolled at Aurora University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Aurora University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Aurora University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Aurora University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Aurora University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,678 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,065 enrolled students
Black or African American
464 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Aurora University is 45.1% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.82% Black or African American, 3.15% Asian, 2.39% Two or More Races, 0.135% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0674% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 354 students (5.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,120 more women than men received degrees from Aurora University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Aurora University is white (1,226 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (654 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Aurora University is Social Work (584 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (98 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (67 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Aurora University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (820 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (82 degrees), and Education (305 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aurora University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,551,639 people), Secondary school teachers (538,395 people), Education administrators (290,682 people), Other managers (211,723 people), and Special education teachers (211,537 people).

The most specialized majors at Aurora University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (820 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (82 degrees), Education (305 degrees), Protective Services (87 degrees), and History (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aurora University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Aurora University are Public Administration and Social Service (820 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (82 degrees), Education (305 degrees), Protective Services (87 degrees), and History (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aurora University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,920,428 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (411,253 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (340,795 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (244,931 people), and Individual & family services (174,011 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Aurora University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
216 degrees awarded
Social Work
175 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
163 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Aurora University was Registered Nursing with 216 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Aurora University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

594

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,714

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 594 degrees were awarded to men at Aurora University, which is 0.347 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,714).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Aurora University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Aurora University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.919 times less than the 136 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 713 degrees were awarded to men at Aurora University in Social Work, which is 8.1 times more than the 88 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 46% of students graduating from Aurora University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Aurora University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,226 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
654 degrees awarded
Black or African American
174 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Aurora University is white (1,226 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (654 degrees).

5.37% of degree recipients (124 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
919 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
475 degrees awarded
White Male
307 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Aurora University is white female (919 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (475 degrees).

Operations

Aurora University has an endowment valued at nearly $48.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.01M (10.3%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Aurora University had a total salary expenditure of 102M. Aurora University employs 47 Associate professors, 46 Assistant professors and 19 Professors. Most academics at Aurora University are Female Assistant professor (32), Male Associate professor (24), and Female Associate professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aurora University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 73 employees, Service, with 43 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees.

Endowment

$48.8M

2023 Endowment

7.26%

growth from 2022

Aurora University has an endowment valued at about $48.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Aurora University grew 7.26% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $886k lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Aurora University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.85M - Federal
$7.63M - State
$5.94k - Local

As of 2023, Aurora University received $1.85M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.63M from state grants and contracts, and $5.94k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$42.5M

2023 Salaries

2.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Aurora University paid a median of $42.5M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($102M) and a 2.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.11% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.57% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.3M

Instructional Salaries

123

Number of Employees

In 2023, Aurora University paid a total of $10.3M to 123 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

73 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Aurora University were Associate professor with 47 employees, Assistant professor with 46 employees, and Professor with 19 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aurora University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 73 employees, Service with 43 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Aurora University was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Male Associate professor with 24 employees, and Female Associate professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Aurora University.

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