by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 4,158 undergraduates in 2020, Aurora is a private university located in Aurora, Illinois. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Aurora offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Aurora can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Aurora Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Aurora. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Aurora Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Aurora does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Aurora Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Aurora for Veterans Guide.
Aurora offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 4,158 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,822 (91.9%). Part-time attendance was 336 (8.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,822 | 336 | 4,158 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Aurora is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Aurora #986 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Aurora by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Aurora Diversity Guide.
Aurora has a total of 646 student athletes, 402 men and 244 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,961,217 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,961,217 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Aurora University Athletics