Aurora, Illinois · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Large suburb
Overview
Aurora University is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Aurora, Illinois. The campus sits in a large suburban area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 5,923, made up of 4,106 undergraduates and 1,817 graduate students.
Aurora University offers certificates, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees across 49 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and Registered Nursing. It awarded 2,196 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 5 of its programs can be completed entirely online.
77% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Key figures
5,923
Students enrolled
77%
First-year retention
2,196
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
49
Programs and majors
18:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusOnlineHybrid
Program levels
CertificateBachelorMasterPhD
Programs and majors offered 49
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.
Public Administration and Social Services 2
Social WorkCertificateBachelorMasterPhDOnline option745 graduates
Study abroad, ROTC, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members
Yellow Ribbon Program, Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact, Student veteran organization