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Aurora University, also referred to as AU, was established in the year 1893. The main campus is located in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Originally, the university was known as the Mendota Seminary. This university also offers classes in another campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. The Aurora campus is spread over an area of more than 200 acres. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study such as business, nursing, and teaching. There are three colleges under the university:
- The College of Arts and Sciences
- The College of Education
- The College of Professional Studies
There are many student organizations and clubs in Aurora University including Games Club, Political Science Club, Student Marketing Association, Kappa Delta Pi, and Native American Club. The students of AU also participate in sports such as basketball, soccer, golf, tennis and softball.
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Campus Location347 S Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506-4892
USA
Main Tel: (630) 892-6431
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Aurora University HighlightsWhere Aurora University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching and family and social work.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Master | 647 | 5 | | Bachelor | 458 | 24 | | Doctorale | 14 | 2 |
Aurora StudentsThe student enrollment at Aurora was 3,946 in 2007 (2,897 full-time equivalent). About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% of the class. Undergrads are 26% of enrolled students and graduate students are 74%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,850 | | Room | $ 3,172 | | Board | $ 3,954 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 2,322 |
Financial Aid: Aurora participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 103 |
Housing and MealsAurora provides on-campus housing for 561 of its 2,897 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Aurora AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Aurora is in the Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference for major sports.
Aurora Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 76% | | Women | 72% | | All | 73% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 520-600 | | Math | 490-600 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (150 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (573 awarded) - Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (142 awarded) - Social Work
- Youth Services/Administration
LIBERAL ARTS (42 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (7 awarded) MEDIA (22 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE (14 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (53 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (43 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE (9 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (30 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (30 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Aurora with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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