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Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$51,237

Acceptance Rate

85%

Graduation Rate

59%

Annual Tuition

$28,220

At a Glance

Total Students

4,021

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

49%

Median Debt

$20,318

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Aurora University is a private, non-profit institution with 4,021 students. The university has an 85.1% acceptance rate and a 77.8% retention rate. The graduation rate is 59%. The in-state tuition is $28,220.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $48,840, increasing to $51,237 after five years and $58,709 after ten years. The median debt for students is $20,318, and 48.8% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$49k

1 YEAR

$51k

5 YEARS

$59k

10 YEARS

Top 29% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Aurora University alumni earn a median salary of $48,840. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $51,237. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $58,709. The median debt for students is $20,318. Nearly half of the students, 48.8%, receive financial aid.

Aurora University has an 85.1% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 59%, and the retention rate is 77.8%. The annual in-state tuition is $28,220. The total student population is 4,021.

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Campus Location

Aurora, Illinois

Aurora, IL 60506-4892

Aurora University is located in Aurora, Illinois. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aurora University has an acceptance rate of 85.1%.