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Aurora University

Aurora University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Chicago, IL metro with 4,098 students and a 81% acceptance rate.

Aurora, Illinois · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 4,098 students

NCAA Division III · Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Admission rate

81%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,076

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

20–26

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$18,838

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

60%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

78%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$58,709

10 years after entry

Students

4,098

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$14,525
$30,001–48,000$14,089
$48,001–75,000$15,431
$75,001–110,000$19,300
Over $110,000$24,595

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreAurora University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MTH 2210
Calculus BC3MTH 2210
Biology3BIO 1210/Z
Chemistry3CHM 1200/Z
Psychology3PSY 1100
Statistics3MTH 2100
Computer Science A3CSC 1700
Macroeconomics3Economics Elective
Show all 37 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MTH 2210
Calculus BC3MTH 2210
Calculus BC4MTH 2210, MTH 2220 (8SH)
Biology3BIO 1210/Z
Biology4BIO 1210/Z, BIO 1220/Z (8SH)
Chemistry3CHM 1200/Z
Chemistry4CHM 1310/Z
Psychology3PSY 1100
Statistics3MTH 2100
Computer Science A3CSC 1700
Macroeconomics3Economics Elective
Microeconomics3Economics Elective
World History: Modern3HIS 1300
World History: Modern5HIS 1300, HIS 1400 (8SH)
Environmental Science3BIO 2200
European History3History Elective
Human Geography3Social Behavior Science Elective
Computer Science Principles3CSC 1010
Art History3Art Elective
Music Theory3MUS 2600
Chinese Lang/Culture3Foreign Language Elective (8SH)
Comparative Government and Politics3Political Science Elective
Drawing3ART 2100
English Lang/Comp3ENG 1000
English Lit/Comp3English Elective
French Lang/Culture3FRN 1120, FRN 1220 (8SH)
German Lang/Culture3Foreign Language Elective (8SH)
Italian Lang/Culture3Foreign Language Elective (8SH)
Japanese Lang/Culture3Foreign Language Elective (8SH)
Latin3Foreign Language Elective (8SH)
Physics 1: Algebra Based3PHY 2210/Z
Physics 2: Algebra Based3PHY 2220/Z
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHY 2250/Z
Physics C: Mechanics3PHY 2240/Z
Precalculus3MTH 1100
Spanish Lang/Culture3SPN 1120, SPN 1220 (8SH)
Spanish Lit/Culture3Spanish Elective
Studio Art: 2-D Design3ART 1210
Studio Art: 3-D Design3ART 1310
U.S. Govt./Politics3PSC 1300
U.S. History3HIS 1200
U.S. History5HIS 1200, HIS 1210 (8SH)

Source: aurora.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management197
Social Work192
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse192
Psychology89
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other67
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies60
Marketing/Marketing Management51
Elementary Education and Teaching38
Show the other 27 majors
Finance32
Exercise Science and Kinesiology30
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management29
Accounting26
Computer Science25
General Studies22
Biology/Biological Sciences21
Speech Communication and Rhetoric19
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching15
Animal-Assisted Therapy15
History15
Graphic Design12
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy12
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs11
English Language and Literature11
Political Science and Government11
Mathematics10
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance9
Environmental Studies8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts8
Sociology5
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management5
Spanish Language and Literature4
Disability Studies3
Musical Theatre2
Special Education and Teaching1
Actuarial Science1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

12% of men in fraternities · 1% of women in sororities · 5% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

9,408,576 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

Nearest hub airport

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.3 of 20

Elevation

697 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

16°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

27.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

16 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,620 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division III, similar size