Enrollment: 2202
Average SAT: 505
Average ACT: 22
Most Popular Majors: Elementary Education and Teaching,Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN),Social Work,
Regular Application Deadline: 05/01
Student Faculty Ratio: 14:1

Undergraduate Receiving Need-Based Financial Aid: 0
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid: $6,851.00

School Says - General Information
An institution that describes itself as "an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning," Aurora University offers an education that will literally change the lives of students. Student learning begins in the classroom, but is rapidly taken out into the real world for testing and validation. Whether students are engaged in service learning projects or completing an internship or clinical experience, reflection upon the knowledge gained is emphasized. Many of the majors offered at AU are in pre-professional fields such as education, social work, or nursing. In addition, traditional college majors are among the 40 academic programs offered. Founded in 1893, Aurora University is accredited at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree levels and offers major fields combining a liberal arts foundation with career preparation and selected concentrations. Located in an attractive residential neighborhood on the southwest side of Aurora, Illinois--the state's second largest city with a population of 162,000--the 30-acre campus is located only minutes from the Illinois Research and Development Corridor, home to dozens of nationally- and internationally-based businesses and industries. Besides the campus in Aurora, undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered at the George Williams College campus near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The university offers the range of programs characteristic of a university as well as the benefits of the personal attention more frequently associated with a small college. Students who are undecided about a major will discover the right field of study through the general education program. Highly motivated students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or above and an ACT of 25 or higher can apply for the AU Honors Program. At the heart of the program is the opportunity to participate in advanced coursework, innovative seminars, and special events. The campus centers on "the Quad"--a grassy area at the center of the campus. Surrounding the Quad, housing is offered to undergraduates. The newest academic building completed in 2006 is the Institute for Collaboration which houses the College of Education as well a classrooms for AU students and 200 elementary students from the West Aurora School District. Total university enrollment is almost 4000, including 2000 undergraduates. Over 95% of students receive financial aid with over $10.5 million in scholarships awarded in 2006-2007.

School Says - Student Body
Accounting Club Aurora University Student Association Activities Programming Board Accounting Club AU Communication Club Black Student Association Cheerleading and Dance Team Circle K International Colleges Against Cancer Delta Mu Delta (business club) Drama/Theater Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fitness and Health Promotion Future Attorneys of Aurora Future Educators of Aurora University GLOBAL Gospel Choir Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship Kappa Delta (International Honor Society) Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education) Lambda Pi Eta (National Honorary Society for Speech Communication) Latin American Student Organization Model United Nations Native American Club Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society) Paladins (Karate Club) Phi Alpha (Social Work Honor Society) Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honors Society) Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honor Society) Photography Club Physical Educators Club Political Science Club Psi Chi (National Honor Society in Psychology) Psychology Club Science Club Sigma Tau Delta (English Association) Social Workers Association Spartan Athletic Training Student Organization Spartan Pride Spartan Student Newspaper Student Athlete Advisory Committee Student Nurses Association Student Rec-Majors Club Students for Wellness Ultimate Frisbee Club University Chorale

School Says - Academics
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Social Work Master of Science in Social Work Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Recreation Administration Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Master of Arts in Special Education Master of Arts in Special Education with Certification Master of Arts in Teaching with Elementary Certification Master of Science in Mathematics Master of Arts in Reading Instruction ESL/Bilingual Endorsement Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Certification Special Education Endorsement Doctor of Education

School Says - Admissions
Aurora University welcomes applications early in the senior year of high school. To apply for admission, apply online at www.aurora.edu or call 630-844-5533 or 800-742-5281 to request a paper application. Submit the completed AU application along with official transcripts from your high school or college and official ACT or SAT scores. Admission is determined on a rolling basis. The application deadline is May 1 for fall admission. Once admitted, a $100 tuition deposit is required to hold a space in the class. Students planning to live on campus must submit a housing contract and a $100 housing deposit. Both deposits are refundable until May 1.

School Says - Campus Life
Located on the southwest side of Aurora, Illinois, the state's second largest city, Aurora University is nestled in a residential area just minutes from the prestigious high-tech corridor that stretches along I-88 across the northern part of the state. The university is housed on a 30-acre campus with a blend of historic and new academic, administrative, and residential buildings. The newest building is the Institute for Collaboration which opened in 2006 and houses the College of Education as well as classrooms and faculty offices. The university's George Williams College campus and conference center sits 70 miles to the north, along the banks of Geneva Lake in Wisconsin. The campus is welcoming with faculty who are passionate about their subject matter and have devoted their professional lives to students. There are no packed lecture halls with teaching assistants. Rather classes are small, 23 students on average, and faculty know students by name. The first-year program recognizes the unique needs of first-year students and guides them through the transition from high school to college. Campus organizations abound with over 60 musical, literary, religious, social and service groups to consider. Students can develop their leadership skills or make lifelong friends through student government or academic societies. Studies show that students who are involved in activities outside of the classroom are more satisfied with their college experience. Athletics are an important tradition at Aurora University. About one-third of traditional AU students participate in intercollegiate athletics. Students have a choice of 18 intercollegiate NCAA Division III sports for men and women. In recent years, Spartan teams have compiled an amazing 48 conference titles. Twelve intramural sports allow students to compete in round robin tournaments with fellow students.

School Says - Cost Aid
2008-2009 Tuition: Full-time.................$17,400 per year Part-time.....................$530 per semester hour Room and Board.....,.$7,540 per year Activity Fee...................$50 per year Lab Fees......................$34 per course Parking Permit..............$25 per yearScholarships, many of which are endowed by generous donors to the university, and some grants are awarded to full-time undergraduate students based on high school academic record and ACT score. Awards are renewable for up to four years for students who maintain the required renewable GPA for each scholarship level. Merit awards for 2007-2008 academic year ranged from $2,000 to $10,000 per year. Need-based financial aid is based on information received from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Need based financial aid includes grants, loans, and student employment. Grants include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), State of Illinois MAP Grants, and Aurora University Grants. Loans that are available include the Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Stafford Loans (both subsidized and unsubsidized), Federal Undergraduate PLUS Loans, alternative loans and Aurora University Student Loans (AUSL). Federal Work Study (FWS) and on-campus employment are available. In order to be considered for scholarships or financial aid, students must first apply and be approved for admission. The FAFSA makes it possible to be considered for all need-based federal and state funding. Students are urged to complete the FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

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