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Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois · Private · 3,974 undergrads

Aurora University admits 81% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Aurora University?

81% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 900–1150 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

5,384 applied, 4,353 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Aurora University cost?

$19,385 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $42,013.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$16,161
$30,000–$48,000$13,774
$48,000–$75,000$15,094
$75,000–$110,000$19,266
over $110,000$25,577

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Aurora University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Aurora University's fall 2027 rule yet. Aurora University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Aurora University's site

What it's like

3,974
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
Suburb
Campus setting in Aurora, IL.
77%
of first-years come back for year two.
46%
finish in four years. 58% within six.
$64.2k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$18.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Aurora University is on

Easiest to get into in IllinoisColleges for a 1000 SATColleges for a 900 SATColleges for a 1050 SATColleges for a 25 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Aurora University's acceptance rate?
81% for fall 2024: 4,353 of 5,384 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Aurora University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 900 to 1150 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Aurora University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,094 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $42,013.
What is Aurora University's graduation rate?
58% of students finish within six years and 46% within four (IPEDS).