Aurora U
Aurora University
347 S Gladstone Ave, Aurora, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Aurora University (Aurora U)
About this school
Aurora, founded in 1893, is a private, liberal arts university. Its 27-acre campus is located in a residential area, less than an hour from downtown Chicago.
- www.aurora.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,900
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:3,933
- Men:1,394 Men (35.4%)
- Women:2,539 Women (64.6%)
Location
Admission Information (Aurora U)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Aurora University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 3 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 347 South Gladstone Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Aurora, IL 60506-4892 |
Phone | (630) 844-5533 |
Fax | (630) 844-5535 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for some freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 87% of 3,061 applicants were admitted |
Women | 88% of 1,751 applicants were admitted |
Men | 87% of 1,310 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,005 (38%) of 2,673 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 565 (37%) of 1,534 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 440 (39%) of 1,139 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.32 |
375 And Above | 22% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 18% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 17% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 17% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 21% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 5% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 516 average |470-560 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 15% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 46% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 40% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 1% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 12% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 49% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 39% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 22 average |19-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 1% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 24% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 68% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 7% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Aurora U)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $24,260 (60.91%)
- Room & Board: - $11,700 (29.37%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,000 (2.51%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,872 (7.21%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Aurora University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning November 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001634 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 732 (91.4%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 666 (91.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 666 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 61 (9.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 80% |
Average Award | $22,277 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 643 (96.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,908 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 603 (90.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,328 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 95 (14.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 130 (16.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,464 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,989 (86.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,790 (93.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,790 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 262 (9.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 78% |
Average Award | $20,674 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,568 (92.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,929 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,481 (88.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,057 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 430 (15.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 587 (17.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,241 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 79% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $27,117 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 11.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Business, Education |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Current Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Parents of Current Students, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Spouses of Current Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,906 |
Academics & Instruction (Aurora U)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
139
Part-Time Faculty
312
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 13% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 28% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 41% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 14% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 67% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 31% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 221,486 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 254 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Aurora University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
73.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
37.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
50.9%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
53.2%
Programs & Majors (Aurora U)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (34)
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History, General
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sustainability Studies
- Writing, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Public administration and social services
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education, Doctor of Social Work
Master's Programs of Study (11)
- Accounting
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- English as a Second Language
- Higher Education
- Mathematics
- Nursing--General
- Social Work
Campus Life (Aurora U)
Location & Geography
Population
199,663
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Chicago
Campus Size
70 acres
Weather
Temperature | 12.9 average low in January, 79.6 average high in September |
Rain | 125 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Aurora |
Nearest Train Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Aurora |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
18% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
75%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Spartans |
School Colors | Royal blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Aurora University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, latin american student organization, american marketing association, student nursing association, phi eta sigma, spartan athletic training student organization
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
3,461
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
3,933
Women
2,539
Men
1,394
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.2% Asian
- 8.4% Black/African-American
- 29.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 49.8% White
- 6.3% Unknown
International Students
0.3% from 4 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
1,900