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Aurora University

Aurora, IL
location
Private
type
Suburban
setting

64%36%
student ratio
3,015
total students
$20,500 | $20,500
in-state tuition | out-of-state tuition

May 1
fall application deadline
74%
acceptance rate
Moderately Difficult
admission difficulty

Average test scores for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled.
495
sat math
485
sat reading
Not
Reported
sat writing
22
act composite

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Student Body
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Athletics
Faculty
Location & Contact

Majors & Degrees

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's

Associate's

Biological/life sciences

Biology/Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Business/marketing

Business/Commerce
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Business Administration and Management
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Accounting
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Finance
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Management Information Systems
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Management Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Actuarial Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Marketing/Marketing Management
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Communication/Journalism

Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Computer and information sciences

Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Education

Special Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

English

English
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Writing
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Foreign languages and literature

Spanish
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Health professions and related sciences

Athletic Training
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Related
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

History

History
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services

Criminal Justice/Safety
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Interdisciplinary studies

Sustainability Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Mathematics and statistics

Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Parks and recreation

Parks, Recreation and Leisure
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Philosophy and religious studies

Religious Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Psychology

Psychology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Public administration and social services

Social Work
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Social sciences

Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Sociology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Visual and performing arts

Dramatic/Theater Arts
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Art
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Music
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Admissions

74% of applicants are admitted.

Acceptance Rate

Applied2,219
Accepted1,655
Acceptance Rate74%
Enrolled3,015
Female Applicants1,307
Females Accepted955
Female Acceptance Rate73%
Male Applicants912
Males Accepted700
Male Acceptance Rate76%

Applying

Application Fee
Required for All Transcript of high school record
Minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for Some Interview
Letter(s) of recommendation
Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.22

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen May 1st --
Out-of-state Fall freshmen May 1st --
Early decision plan Not Reported
Other early decision plan Not Reported
Transfer Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 485 440 500
SAT Math 495 460 530
SAT Writing
ACT Composite 22 20 24
* 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

In-state tuition *$20,500
Out-of-state tuition *$20,500
In-district tuitionN/A
* Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.

Fees

Full-time student fees$220.00
Room and board *$9,542.00
Room only *Not Reported
* Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
Tuition pre-payment planNo
Tuition payment plans offeredDeferred paymentsDeferred payments and Installments
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

Student Body

Gender

Total Undergraduate Students3,015
Male Student Percentage36%
Female Student Percentage64%

Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino17.01%
Black or African American8.29%
White or Caucasian66.43%
American Indian or Alaska Native.23%
Asian2.06%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.07%
Two or more races2.42%
Unknown3.28%

Other Student Statistics

International Breakout.2% representing 5 other countries
Out-of-state Students9% out-of-state student

Campus Life

Housing

College-owned housing available Yes
Housing Requirements Not Reported
Housing options Coed housing
Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 23%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Yes
Drama / theater group Yes
Student-run radio station Yes
Student-run television station No
Marching band No
Choral groups Yes

Student Services

Legal services No
Health clinic Yes
Personal / psychological counseling Yes
Women's center No

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Yes
Greek sororities Yes
Local fraternities Yes
Local sororities Yes
Other organizations Not Reported
Most popular organizations Aurora University Student Association, Latin American Student Organization, Student Nursing Association, Social Work Association, Future Educators Association

Campus Security and Safety

24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
Students patrols Not Reported
Late-night transport / escort services Yes
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
Other Not Reported

Athletics

Member of the: NCAA Division III

Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Division 3 No
Basketball Yes Division 3 No
Cross-country running No Division 3 No
Football Yes Division 3 No
Golf No Division 3 No
Ice hockey No Division C No
Lacrosse No Division 3 No
Soccer Yes Division 3 No
Softball Yes No No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track No Division 3 No
Volleyball Yes No No

Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball Yes Division 3 No
Cross-country running No Division 3 No
Football Yes No No
Golf No Division 3 No
Ice hockey No No No
Lacrosse No Division 3 No
Soccer Yes Division 3 No
Softball Yes Division 3 No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track No Division 3 No
Volleyball Yes Division 3 No

Faculty

Faculty Breakout

Total Faculty382
Full-time Percentage32%
Part-time Percentage68%
Female Percentage53%
Male Percentage47%
Student:Faculty Ratio17:1 or 3,607 students to 207 faculty

Location & Contact

Aurora University

347 South Gladstone Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506-4892
USA

Mr.James Lancaster

Director, Freshman Admission

Phone: 630-844-5533
Fax: 630-844-5535
Email: admission@aurora.edu

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