Aurora University

https://aurora.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,800

2.86% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,053

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

80.9%

5,384 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,923

78% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

60.3%

459 Graduates

About

Aurora University is a higher education institution located in Kane County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Aurora University were Social Work (518 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (103 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (35 degrees).

In 2024, 2,209 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Aurora University. 71.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,111 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (706 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Aurora University is $28,800, which is $−3,120 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Aurora University is $28,800, which is $3,120 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,053.

In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending Aurora University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,800

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Aurora University was $28,800. The cost of tuition at Aurora University is $−3,120 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$19,053

2024 Value

0.869%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Aurora University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,053. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Aurora University grew by 0.869%.

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

$8,744

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Aurora University was of $8,744 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.8% between 2023 and 2024.

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

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Aurora University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.05% with respect to 2023, when 95% 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.

Admissions

Aurora University received 5,384 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.28% annual growth. Out of those 5,384 applicants, 4,353 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,923 students enrolled at Aurora University in 2024. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Aurora University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,353

Accepted Out of 5,384

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Aurora University was 80.9% (4,353 admissions from 5,384 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 85.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 2.28%, while admissions declined by 2.88%.

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

18%

Submission Percentage (2024)

122

Scores Submitted (2024)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Aurora University in 2024 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 5,923 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Aurora University is 4,618 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,305. This means that 78% of students enrolled at Aurora University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Aurora University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.7% White, 34.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.41% Black or African American, 2.85% Two or More Races, 2.82% Asian, 0.169% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Aurora University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.1%), followed by White Female (24.1%) and White Male (14.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.3%) and Black or African American Female (11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aurora University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,923 students. The full-time enrollment at Aurora University is 4,618 and the part-time enrollment is 1,305. This means that 78% of students enrolled at Aurora University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral 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

77%

2024 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Aurora University had a retention rate lower 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 (2024)

White
2,650 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,049 enrolled students
Black or African American
498 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Aurora University is 44.7% White, 34.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.41% Black or African American, 2.85% Two or More Races, 2.82% Asian, 0.169% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 343 students (5.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 961 more women than men received degrees from Aurora University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Aurora University is white (1,111 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (706 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Aurora University is Social Work (518 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (103 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (35 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (762 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (92 degrees), and Protective Services (91 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 (1,561,206 people), Secondary school teachers (532,638 people), Education administrators (291,498 people), Other managers (220,879 people), and Special education teachers (210,082 people).

The most specialized majors at Aurora University in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (762 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (92 degrees), Protective Services (91 degrees), Education (187 degrees), and History (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Aurora University are Public Administration and Social Service (762 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (92 degrees), Protective Services (91 degrees), Education (187 degrees), and History (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (2,948,657 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (416,069 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (352,826 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (269,887 people), and Individual & family services (178,791 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 (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
210 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
192 degrees awarded
Social Work
192 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Aurora University was General Business Administration & Management with 210 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

624

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,585

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 624 degrees were awarded to men at Aurora University, which is 0.394 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,585).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 165 degrees were awarded to men at Aurora University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 148 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 667 degrees were awarded to men at Aurora University in Social Work, which is 8.13 times more than the 82 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 48% of students graduating from Aurora University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (70.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Aurora University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (70.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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 (2024)

White
1,111 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
706 degrees awarded
Black or African American
164 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Aurora University is white (1,111 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (706 degrees).

4.57% of degree recipients (101 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
919 degrees awarded
White Female
915 degrees awarded
White Female
912 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Aurora University is white female (919 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (915 degrees).

Operations

Aurora University has an endowment valued at nearly $54M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.85M (10.8%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Aurora University had a total salary expenditure of 103M. Aurora University employs 46 Assistant professors, 38 Associate professors and 24 Professors. Most academics at Aurora University are Female Assistant professor (33), Male Associate professor (20), and Female Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aurora University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 79 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 48 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

Endowment

$54M

2024 Endowment

10.6%

growth from 2023

Aurora University has an endowment valued at about $54M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Aurora University grew 10.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $198M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral 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 Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$42.6M

2024 Salaries

0.208%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Aurora University paid a median of $42.6M in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($103M) and a 0.208% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.11% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$10.6M

Instructional Salaries

125

Number of Employees

In 2024, Aurora University paid a total of $10.6M to 125 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aurora University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 79 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 48 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

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