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Aurora University (AU)

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
5,321
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Acceptance Rate
81%
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Average HS GPA
3.56

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 580

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 570

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
900 - 1045

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 29

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$29,600
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
1782
Transportation for Commuters
$1,926
Approximate Expenses per year
$34,508

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
18 : 1
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Total Faculty
534

Gender

Women
368
Men
166
Minority
121
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
46%
Graduate in 5 years
54%
Graduate in 6 years
58%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

67% female33% male

Out of State

9% are out
of state
91% are
in-state

Students

89% are
full time
11% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,107
Foreign Countries Represented
2

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.10%
Asian
3.22%
Black
6.29%
Hispanic
42.52%
Caucasian
38.69%
Unknown
5.21%
International
0.81%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
17%
First-Year Students
37%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Lynn McKeen
Enrollment Assistant
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347 S Gladstone Ave Aurora, IL 60506
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630-844-5533

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday-Friday by appointment

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8:00am to 6:00pm; Saturdays by appointment
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630-844-5533

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmission@aurora.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Evenings and Saturdays

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Train - Metra Bus- Pace O'Hare Airport Midway Airport


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Interstate 88 - Orchard Road exit heading south. Head east on Galena to Randall Road. Head south on Randall Road, this road dead-ends at campus.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

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10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Spartans)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Spartans)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
50
Number of Honor Societies
2
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
1%

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Wheaton College

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

Please visit The ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ® Review's page on campus safety for additional resources:

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateNov 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,573
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,518
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,433
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
64%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$24,250
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$13,048
Financial aid provided to international students
No

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Alumni affiliation and religious affiliation scholarships/grants
02 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Other
05 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
06 - Need-Based SEOG
07 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
46%
Graduate in 5 years
54%
Graduate in 6 years
58%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Actuarial Science.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Management Science.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Operations Management and Supervision.
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Curriculum and Instruction.
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
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09 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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10 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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11 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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13 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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14 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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16 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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17 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.

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