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Aurora University Healthcare Programs

Aurora University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Aurora, IL. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Aurora University Rankings

Aurora University has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 2 State — Illinois
Overall Quality #1 of 1 Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality #1 of 1 State — Illinois
Overall Quality #1 of 4 Nationwide
College Major Best Value #1 of 2 Region — Great Lakes
College Major Best Value #1 of 1 State — Illinois
Overall Quality #2 of 42 State — Illinois
Overall Quality #2 of 11 Region — Great Lakes

Where Is Aurora University?

Location of Aurora University

Contact details for Aurora University can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 347 S Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL 60506-4892
Phone: 6308926431
Website: aurora.edu/
Admissions: aurora.edu/admission
Financial Aid: aurora.edu/admission/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Aurora University?

You can apply to Aurora University online at: https://aurora.edu/admission/apply

Aurora University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Aurora University

This is what Aurora University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Aurora University?

Aurora University has an acceptance rate of 81%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

18% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Aurora University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 470 and 580. Math scores were between 430 and 570.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Aurora University  ( 470 to 580 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Aurora University  ( 430 to 570 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 900 to 1150.
SAT Total Scores for Aurora University  ( 900 to 1150 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Aurora University ranged between 21 and 29.

ACT Composite Scores for Aurora University  ( 21 to 29 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Aurora University vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 2,142 1,710 80%
Women 3,182 2,597 82%

Can I Afford Aurora University?

The average net price after aid at Aurora University is $18,992. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $28,800
In-State Fees $370
Out-of-State Tuition $28,800
Out-of-State Fees $370
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $29,170
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $29,170

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 20% of students at Aurora University receive some form of financial aid (826 students).

Nearly 96% of students at Aurora University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,563 per student.

45% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,429.

Student Loan Debt

47% of Aurora University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,910 per year.

Aurora University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,550 students enrolled at Aurora University. Aurora University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,021 undergraduate students at Aurora University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Aurora University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Aurora University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Aurora University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 124
Black or African American 245
Hispanic 1,672
White 1,556
American Indian/Alaska Native 4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 4
Two or More Races 120
Non-Resident 28

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Aurora University are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of Aurora University Students
State First-Time UG Students
Illinois 583
Wisconsin 16
Florida 14
California 11
Minnesota 7

Additionally, approximately 0.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Aurora University Graduate Student Diversity

1,837 of Aurora University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Aurora University, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Aurora University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Aurora University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Aurora University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 38
Black or African American 249
Hispanic 343
White 1,072
American Indian/Alaska Native 5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 45
Non-Resident 1

Online Learning at Aurora University

Aurora University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

658 undergraduate students at Aurora University took at least one online class — of those, 549 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 144 students took at least one online class and 1,278 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Aurora University

Below are the healthcare degree programs are offered by Aurora University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 192 192
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 68 68
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 31 31
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 19 19

Academic Programs at Aurora University

Aurora University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Aurora University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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