Paying for Aurora University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $28,220 2.92% $15,363 5.33%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Aurora University (Aurora) is $28,220 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,363. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.
100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $16,169. It could cover 57.30% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $29,695 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Aurora's 4-year tuition is $118,644, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $196,088.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Aurora University is $28,220. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.92% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $29,043 , a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Aurora Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$27,420$15,402
2023-2024$28,220$16,444
Change % 2023-20242.92%6.77%
2024-2025$29,043$17,556

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $15,363. The graduate tuition has been risen by 5.33% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,012.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $16,181 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 5.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Aurora Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$14,586$15,402
2023-2024$15,363$16,444
Change % 2023-20245.33%6.77%
2024-2025$16,181$17,556

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Aurora. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $450. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $618.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$438
2023-2024$450
2024-2025$462
Graduate2022-2023$618
2023-2024$618
2024-2025$618

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,444 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.77% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.45% compared to the previous year.
The Aurora's 2024 on-campus COA is $45,864 and off-campus COA is $37,088.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Aurora
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$28,220
Room & Board$13,240$4,248
Personal Expenses$3,204$3,420
Books & Supplies$1,200
Cost of Attendance$45,864$37,088
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Aurora Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Aurora?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Aurora is $118,644.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Aurora 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$28,785$29,361$29,949$30,549$118,644
Class of 2029Fall 2025$29,361$29,949$30,549$31,160$121,020
Class of 2030Fall 2026$29,949$30,549$31,160$31,784$123,443
Class of 2031Fall 2027$30,549$31,160$31,784$32,421$125,914
Class of 2032Fall 2028$31,160$31,784$32,421$33,070$128,435

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $196,088.
Aurora 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$47,076$48,338$49,653$51,021$196,088
Class of 2029Fall 2025$48,338$49,653$51,021$52,445$201,457
Class of 2030Fall 2026$49,653$51,021$52,445$53,924$207,043
Class of 2031Fall 2027$51,021$52,445$53,924$55,462$212,852
Class of 2032Fall 2028$52,445$53,924$55,462$57,060$218,891

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $131,412.
Aurora 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$30,907$32,169$33,484$34,852$131,412
Class of 2029Fall 2025$32,169$33,484$34,852$36,276$136,781
Class of 2030Fall 2026$33,484$34,852$36,276$37,755$142,367
Class of 2031Fall 2027$34,852$36,276$37,755$39,293$148,176
Class of 2032Fall 2028$36,276$37,755$39,293$40,891$154,215

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Aurora University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Aurora
In-StateOut-of-State
Aurora University$28,220
Northwestern University$65,997
DePaul University$44,174
University of Chicago$65,619
Loyola University Chicago$51,716
National Louis University$14,601
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