Aurora University

https://aurora.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,400

3.13% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,410

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.64%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

86.4%

3,101 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,165

76.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.4%

346 Graduates

About

Aurora University is a higher education institution located in Kane County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Aurora University were Social Work (478 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (125 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (78 degrees).

In 2021, 2,259 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Aurora University. 70.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,291 degrees), 2.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (552 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Aurora University is $26,400, which is $3,216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Aurora University is $26,400, which is $3,216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,410.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Aurora University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Aurora University was $26,400. The cost of tuition at Aurora University is $3,216 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Aurora University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,410

2021 Value

0.871%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Aurora University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,410. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Aurora University grew by 0.871%.

This chart compares the average net price of Aurora University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,217

Room and Board

$1,560

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Aurora University was of $7,217 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 5.17% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,560. The cost of books and supplies increased by 56% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Aurora University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Aurora University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.17% with respect to 2020, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Aurora University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.64%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Aurora University was 1.64%, which represents 30 out of the 1831 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Aurora University received 3,101 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.59% annual growth. Out of those 3,101 applicants, 2,680 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.4% acceptance rate.

There were 6,165 students enrolled at Aurora University in 2021. 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Aurora University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,680

Accepted Out of 3,101

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Aurora University was 86.4% (2,680 admissions from 3,101 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 83.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.59%, while admissions grew by 7.67%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Aurora University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage (2021)

287

Scores Submitted (2021)

35% of enrolled first-time students at Aurora University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Aurora University had a total enrollment of 6,165 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Aurora University is 4,722 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,443. This means that 76.6% of students enrolled at Aurora University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Aurora University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.9% White, 30.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.17% Black or African American, 2.79% Asian, 2.55% Two or More Races, 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0973% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Aurora University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (27%) and White Male (15.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.1%) and White Male (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aurora University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,165 students. The full-time enrollment at Aurora University is 4,722 and the part-time enrollment is 1,443. This means that 76.6% of students enrolled at Aurora University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Aurora University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Aurora University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Aurora University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Aurora University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,078 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,903 enrolled students
Black or African American
442 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Aurora University is 49.9% White, 30.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.17% Black or African American, 2.79% Asian, 2.55% Two or More Races, 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0973% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 372 students (6.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 931 more women than men received degrees from Aurora University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Aurora University is white (1,291 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (552 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Aurora University is Social Work (478 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (125 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (78 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Aurora University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (742 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (90 degrees), and EDUCATION. (313 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aurora University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,639,865 people), Secondary school teachers (418,109 people), Education administrators (264,080 people), Social workers, all other (190,831 people), and Special education teachers (174,643 people).

The most specialized majors at Aurora University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (742 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (90 degrees), EDUCATION. (313 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees), and Protective Services (74 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Media and communication workers, all other

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aurora University are Media and communication workers, all other, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Aurora University are Public Administration and Social Service (742 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (90 degrees), EDUCATION. (313 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees), and Protective Services (74 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aurora University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,784,612 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (376,990 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (279,054 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (222,015 people), and Individual & family services (165,989 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Aurora University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
207 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
167 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
161 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Aurora University was Registered Nursing with 207 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Aurora University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

664

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,595

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 664 degrees were awarded to men at Aurora University, which is 0.416 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,595).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Aurora University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 135 degrees were awarded to men at Aurora University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.894 times less than the 151 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 637 degrees were awarded to men at Aurora University in Social Work, which is 8.49 times more than the 75 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% of students graduating from Aurora University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Aurora University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.89% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,291 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
552 degrees awarded
Black or African American
177 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Aurora University is white (1,291 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (552 degrees).

4.52% of degree recipients (102 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
915 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
394 degrees awarded
White Male
376 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Aurora University is white female (915 degrees awarded). There were 2.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (394 degrees).

Operations

Aurora University has an endowment valued at nearly $52.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.8M (22.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Aurora University had a total salary expenditure of 91.5M. Aurora University employs 56 Assistant professors, 44 Associate professors and 19 Professors. Most academics at Aurora University are Female Assistant professor (39), Female Associate professor (24), and Male Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aurora University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 72 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 46 employees, and Service with 46 employees.

Endowment

$52.5M

2021 Endowment

28%

growth from 2020

Aurora University has an endowment valued at about $52.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Aurora University grew 28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.11M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Aurora University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$10.1M - Federal
$30k - State
$320k - Local

As of 2021, Aurora University received $10.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $30k from state grants and contracts, and $320k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$40.7M

2021 Salaries

1.57%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Aurora University paid a median of $40.7M in salaries, which represents 44.4% of their overall expenditure ($91.5M) and a 1.57% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.4M

Instructional Salaries

136

Number of Employees

In 2021, Aurora University paid a total of $10.4M to 136 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

72 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Aurora University were Assistant professor with 56 employees, Associate professor with 44 employees, and Professor with 19 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aurora University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 72 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees, and Service with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Aurora University was Female Assistant professor with 39 employees, Female Associate professor with 24 employees, and Male Associate professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Aurora University.