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 scholarship consideration.
- Priority invitation to the upcoming Freshman Admitted Student Days.
- Preferential housing selection.
Transfer
Apply by the November 15 Priority Application deadline to receive the benefits below:
- Fullest consideration for admission to your preferred semester of enrollment.
- Application review and decision within one business day.
- Priority scholarship consideration.
- Priority class registration.
- Preferential housing selection.
Additional Information
An AU education can be one of the biggest investments you can make. It isn’t just about earning a degree. It’s about building the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s careers. Cost shouldn’t stand in the way of what you’re capable of becoming, so we keep things simple, transparent, and focused on you.
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Admissions office
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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