Aurora University Admission
Acceptance Rate
85.14%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.50%
Freshmen Enrollment
672
SAT Scores
1,035
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,922 students have applied and 2,393 students have allowed to admit to Aurora University (Acceptance rate: 81.90%). Aurora's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.08 % where 672 students have finally enrolled out of 2,393 admitted students.
Aurora acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bradley University and National Louis University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 86.40%).
Aurora enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.73%).
How to Apply to Aurora University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Aurora. Aurora offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://aurora.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://aurora.edu/admission/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://aurora.edu/admission/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://aurora.edu/admission/financialaid/calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://aurora.edu/admission/financialaid/veteran |
| Disability Service | https://aurora.edu/academics/resources/ada |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Aurora and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Aurora University is 1,035 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Aurora University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,058). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora University | 1,035 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,058 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Aurora University, 196 students submitted SAT scores (29% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,035 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 608 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 530 | 590 |
| Total | 980 | 1,080 | 1,198 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Aurora University, 41 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 19 | 24 |
Aurora Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Aurora University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school record, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |