Aurora University
Aurora University
Aurora University is a four-year, private, nonprofit, accredited higher education institution offering students an excellent education. We were founded in 1893 in Mendota, Illinois, as a seminary college, before moving to Aurora in 1912.
Our main campus is in Aurora, the second largest city in Illinois, and located approximately 45 miles from Chicago. AU offers:
Academic Programs
- Business
- Communication
- Education
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
First-year
Apply by the November 15 Priority Application deadline to receive the benefits below:
- Application review and decision within two business days.
- Among the first to receive your merit scholarship offer.
- Priority invitation to the Freshman Admitted Student Day.
- Information about SOAR: Summer Orientation and Registration.
- Preferential housing selection.
Transfer
Apply by the November 15 Priority Application deadline to receive the benefits below:
- Application review and decision within one business day.
- Among the first to receive your merit scholarship offer.
- Priority class registration.
- Preferential housing selection.
Additional Information
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Admissions office
Visit us
Address
347 South Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506, United States of America
Phone number
630-844-5533
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
Midwest