Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school43%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Aurora University
Aurora, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$28,220
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,220
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,240
Avg Off-Campus Living
$4,248
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$41,460
Net price (after aid)$18,992
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,980
$30k – $48k$14,079
$48k – $75k$16,984
$75k – $110k$22,070
$110k+$25,042
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$58,709
Median debt at graduation$20,318
Est. monthly loan payment$215
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants43%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans49%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
58%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$58.7k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$20.3k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$28.2k
Net price
$19k
Pell
43%
above avg
Median debt
$20.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$58.7k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (24)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistryPhysics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentSoftware Engineering
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Arts & Humanities
Art HistoryEnglish LiteratureHistory
Admissions
Acceptance rate
85%
SAT range
930 - 1133
ACT range
20 - 26
Campus & Student Life
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Aurora, IL 60506
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About Aurora University
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- Where is Aurora University located?
- Aurora University is located in Aurora, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Aurora University?
- Aurora University is a private university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Aurora University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Aurora University is approximately 85%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Aurora University?
- Aurora University's published in-state tuition is approximately $28,220 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Aurora University?
- Aurora University reports total enrollment of approximately 5,858 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Aurora University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Aurora University.
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