Applying to Aurora

Acceptance RateSAT Median
84.99% 1,035
Aurora University's acceptance rate is 84.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 5,264 students applied and 4,474 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Aurora.
Aurora's acceptance rate places 32nd out of 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,035 and the ACT score is 26 at Aurora. Aurora's SAT score ranks 24th out of 37 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Aurora, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Aurora University is 84.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.99%. 2,028 men and 3,184 women applied to Aurora and 1,704 men and 2,738 women students were accepted.
Among them, 307 men and 520 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Aurora.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Aurora
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants5,2642,0283,18400
Admitted4,4741,7042,73800
Enrolled80530752000
Acceptance Rate 84.99%84.02%85.99%--
Yield 17.99%18.02%18.99%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Aurora University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 58 students (7% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 12 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Aurora.
The median SAT score is 1,035 with 525 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 583 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 550 and 25th percentile is 460 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 20 at Aurora. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Aurora University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Aurora
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total93010351133
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing470525583
SAT Math460510550
ACT Composite202626
ACT Math172326
ACT English212326
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Aurora University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Aurora. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Aurora University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Aurora Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Aurora.
Admission Information for Applying to Aurora
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://aurora.edu/admission
Online Applicationhttps://aurora.edu/admission/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsNot Offered
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)
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