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Aurora, Illinois is home to Aurora. Aurora is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Aurora go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and family and social work.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 540.
Aurora has 3,556 enrolled students (as of 2005). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older. A very high share of students at Aurora are female.
The school offers students meal plans. Aurora values student athletics, and belongs to the Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference and Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Aurora University - an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Aurora University
347 S Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506-4892
General Phone: (630) 892-6431
Admissions Phone: (630) 844-5533
Financial Aid Phone: (630) 844-5448
http://www.aurora.edu
Aurora awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 691 | teacher education, educational administration, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction |
| Business And Management | 138 | business management, management science, accounting, marketing, finance, MIS, operations management |
| Family And Social Work | 97 | social work, youth services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 33 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 33 | parks and recreation management, parks and recreation studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | psychology |
| Media | 24 | communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | English, history, political science, sociology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science |
| Science | 9 | biology |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 5 | medical preparatory |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Aurora in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 716 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 388 | 26 |
| Doctor's degree | 15 | 2 |
In 2005, Aurora had a total enrollment of 3,556 students (2,672 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 20% |
| Graduate | 80% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 92% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Aurora offers campus housing for 558 of its 2,672 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Aurora, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,405 | 1,036 | 74% | 386 | 37% |
| Men | 553 | 410 | 74% | 152 | 37% |
| Women | 852 | 626 | 73% | 233 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (630) 844-5533
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,600 |
| Room and board | $ 6,720 |
| Room charge | $ 2,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,820 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,922 |
Financial Aid:
Aurora participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 163400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (630) 844-5448
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 49 | 52 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $64,879 | 4 | $69,374 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $50,379 | 6 | $51,280 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $58,633 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $57,276 | 10 | $58,518 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $68,032 | 6 | $62,413 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $54,876 | 13 | $54,214 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $49,791 | 12 | $47,856 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $41,825 | 9 | $44,899 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $53,321 | 40 | $51,441 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
| Track | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
Youth Services/Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Aurora Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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