About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Lynn McKeen
Enrollment Assistant
Enrollment Assistant
Address
347 S Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone
630-844-5533
Email
admission@aurora.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
The Spartan Spot
Fitness Center
Center for Teaching and Learning
Institute for Collaboration
Vago Stadium
Fitness Center
Center for Teaching and Learning
Institute for Collaboration
Vago Stadium
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Downtown Chicago
Fox Valley / Geneva Commons Malls
Movie theaters
Funway skate center
Premium Outlets
Fox Valley / Geneva Commons Malls
Movie theaters
Funway skate center
Premium Outlets
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday by appointment
8:00am to 6:00pm; Saturdays by appointment
630-844-5533
8:00am to 6:00pm; Saturdays by appointment
630-844-5533
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Evenings and Saturdays
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admission@aurora.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
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
Comfort Suites, Aurora IL 630-896-2800
Hampton Inn, Aurora IL 630-907-2600
Holiday Inn Express, Aurora 630-896-0898
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Overview
Applicants: 2,922
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average HS GPA: 3.57
GPA Breakdown
19%
4.0
18%
3.75 - 3.99
21%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 608
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 590
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
990 - 1075
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 25
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
18:1
Total Faculty
548
with Terminal Degree
381
Women
167
Men
114
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
46%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
55%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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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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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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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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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Wallace (Mickey) Johnson
NBA basketball player
Dr. Lyle Gramley
Former Federal Reserve Governor
Scott Palmer
Chief of Staff for the former Speaker of the House
Ronald Kinnamon
Retd Asst National Executive Director of the YMCA
Nora Campbell
Coach rhythmic gymnastics team for the Olympics, P
Stephen Gebhard
A highly respected scientist in his field
Jimmy Alford
Founder and Chair of the Alford Group, Inc.
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
46%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
55%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Nov 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,836
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,330
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,388
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
69%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$25,667
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$13,048
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$28,000
Required Fees
$220
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,584
Transportation for Commuters
$1,674
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Alumni affiliation and religious affiliation scholarships/grants
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,048
Foreign Countries Represented
2
Demographics
3.56%
Asian
5.99%
Black
39.53%
Hispanic
40.43%
Caucasian
7.00%
Unknown
67% female
33% male
12% are out of state
90% are full time
10% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
17%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
41%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
50
Number of Honor Societies
2
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
1
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Spartans)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Spartans)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Wheaton College
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Wheaton College
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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 Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
