Aurora University, IL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Aurora University Rankings
Affordability67
Selectivity20
Retention36
Graduation9
Earnings43
Diversity71
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Aurora University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education5%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs22%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service13%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Aurora University
81%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
535
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Aurora University
$24K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$35K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Aurora University
67%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
62%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 57% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 62% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 75% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Aurora University
75%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 37% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 54% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 58% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 32% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54% | 43% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 37% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 38% | 43% |
| Two or more races | 48% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Aurora University
93%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Aurora University
3,944
Undergraduates
57%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
1,985
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32% | 18% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 23% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Aurora University, IL
Rasmussen College-Aurora
3 miles, NW
Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology
5 miles, S
Waubonsee Community College
6 miles, NW
North Central College
11 miles, E