Aurora University

Overview

Aurora University is a Comprehensive institution located in Aurora, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 347 South Gladstone Avenue
Aurora, IL  60506-4892
United States

Contact Mr. Joel Ortega
Director of Freshman Enrollment
Email: admission@aurora.edu
Phone: 630-844-5533
Fax: 630-844-5535

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Disability Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Software Engineering
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Animal-assisted Therapy
Athletic Training/trainer
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sustainability Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General
Musical Theatre

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,965

Applied

2,489

Accepted

4,158

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,753

Females Applied

1,467

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,212

Males Applied

1,022

Males Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.46

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	Interview 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	530	490	570
SAT Math	532	490	570
ACT Composite	21	19	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

26,400

Private

Fees

360

Full-time student fees

12,280

Room & board

6,840

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

22,041

Avg. Financial Aid Package

24,415

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,090

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,081

Avg. Loan Aid

11,703

Avg. Grant Aid

16,613

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,158

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	36.38%
Black or African American	6.31%
White or Caucasian	43.83%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	3.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	2.91%
Other	6.48%

Gender

Male (34.42%)

Female (65.58%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	9%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Involvement Fair, Spring Fling Carnival and Pancake Night

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Latin American Student Organization, Student Nursing Association, Phi Eta Sigma, Educators Rising and American Marketing Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

514

Total Faculty

20:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 132

Part-time - 382

Male - 147

Female - 367