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Aurora University

Aurora, IL aurora.edu 4,021 students

Aurora University's main campus is located on 32 acres in a residential area of Aurora, Illinois. The university maintains a close-knit, supportive atmosphere with a focus on student success. Distinctive programs include accelerated degree options and a commitment to community engagement through service learning. The campus also features the prominent Phillips Library, a valuable resource for students and faculty.

Programs
15
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,961
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$28,220
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Aurora University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 43% of students receive Pell Grants; 49% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $18,431, roughly 35% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $13,980 $55,920
$30K – $48K $14,079 $56,316
$48K – $75K $16,984 $67,936
$75K – $110K $22,070 $88,280
$110K+ $25,042 $100,168
Sticker price (no aid) $28,220 $112,880
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Aurora University

15 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
75
$72,520/yr High 6.1x
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68
$50,086/yr Very High 6.0x
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60
$48,843/yr High 4.6x
Finance Compare across schools →
59
$51,437/yr Very High 3.6x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
58
$51,605/yr Very High 3.6x
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53
$44,150/yr Moderate 4.2x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
51
$44,282/yr High 3.3x
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49
$39,482/yr Very High 4.7x
Rehabilitation Therapies Compare across schools →
39
$41,856/yr Moderate 2.7x
Social Work Compare across schools →
38
$38,382/yr Moderate 3.6x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
38
$37,256/yr Moderate 2.3x
Biology Compare across schools →
36
$32,691/yr High 4.4x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
34
$44,614/yr Low 3.0x
Psychology Compare across schools →
31
$31,484/yr High 3.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
26
$30,728/yr High 3.1x