Aurora University
Aurora, IL · Private nonprofit · 3,974 undergrads (small, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,525 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,089 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $15,431 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $19,300 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,595 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,838 |
Sticker tuition: $29,170 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Average SAT
- 1076
- Median ACT
- 22
- Students with Pell grants
- 45%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 60%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $58,709
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,318
- International undergrads
- 30 (0.7%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing23%
Business22%
Psychology8%
Education7%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Criminal Justice5%
Computer Science3%
Biology & Life Sciences2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Communications & Media2%
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