Aurora University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Aurora University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,920 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1893 and is the only school located in Aurora, Illinois.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Aurora University.

Majors
Offered
56
Aurora University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Education, Management, Business, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Aurora University is fair at 73% (close to Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at Aurora University is below average: 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at Aurora University is reasonably decent: 18:1. Read more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high, around $27,200 a year. The additional fees at Aurora University (not included in tuition costs) are about $300; this comes to $27,500 annually.

Read the details about Aurora University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
According to government data, 2,922 applications were submitted and 2,393 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Aurora University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,100
Medium
Aurora University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Aurora University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Aurora University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- about $7,100 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Aurora University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Aurora University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Aurora University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Aurora University
347 S Gladstone Ave
Aurora, Illinois
60506-4892, USA
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