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Aurora University, also referred to as AU, is a private liberal arts college located in Aurora, Illinois, United States. It was founded as Mendota Seminary in Mendota, Illinois in 1893. It was used for training ministers and lay workers of the Advent Christian Church. Aurora College legally separated from the Advent Christian Church in 1971 and, in 1985, it was renamed Aurora University. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 250 acres. Aurora University is organized into the following academic divisions:
Aurora University sponsors more than 15 sports teams which are nicknamed the Spartans. It also hosts several student clubs and organizations including Fashion Loves You (FLY), Future Leaders of The World (FLOW), and The Actors and Playwrights Society (TAPS).
Aurora, IL 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 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 600.
Aurora has 3,946 enrolled students (as of 2007). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Aurora. The school offers students meal plans. Aurora values student athletics, and belongs to the Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football 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
http://www.aurora.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 573 | teacher education, educational administration, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction |
| Business And Management | 150 | business management, marketing, accounting, MIS, management science, finance |
| Family And Social Work | 142 | social work, youth services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 43 | parks and recreation management, parks and recreation studies |
| Liberal Arts | 42 | history, English, political science, sociology, liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 22 | communication studies |
| Medicine | 14 | medical preparatory |
| Science | 9 | biology |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Aurora in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 647 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 458 | 24 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 2 |
In 2007, Aurora had a total enrollment of 3,946 students (2,897 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 26% |
| Graduate | 74% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 30% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 91% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Aurora offers campus housing for 561 of its 2,897 (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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,420 | 1,043 | 73% | 342 | 33% |
| Men | 534 | 405 | 76% | 138 | 34% |
| Women | 886 | 638 | 72% | 204 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,850 |
| Room and board | $ 7,126 |
| Room charge | $ 3,172 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,954 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,322 |
Financial Aid:
Aurora participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 163400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 51 | 52 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $74,219 | 4 | $71,194 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $77,636 | 6 | $65,163 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $64,983 | 9 | $63,131 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $56,978 | 19 | $50,534 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $45,801 | 14 | $50,618 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $60,027 | 48 | $54,749 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference |
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer 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
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Aurora Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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