More selective than 38% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Aurora University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Aurora University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Aurora University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 470 | 580 |
| SAT math | 430 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 900 | 1150 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Aurora University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 470–580 | 430–570 | 21–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | 470–583 | 460–550 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Aurora University compared with other Illinois colleges?
Aurora University has the 33rd-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | North Central College | 77% | 64% | $21,044 |
| 30 | University of Illinois Chicago | 77% | 62% | $10,974 |
| 31 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 77% | 67% | $49,790 |
| 32 | Illinois College | 78% | 64% | $18,298 |
| 33 | Aurora University | 81% | 60% | $18,838 |
| 34 | Loyola University Chicago | 82% | 73% | $36,079 |
| 35 | Moody Bible Institute | 83% | 62% | $22,221 |
| 36 | Saint Xavier University | 84% | 57% | $10,970 |
| 37 | Trinity Christian College | 85% | 58% | $19,125 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Aurora University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Aurora University admissions questions
What is the Aurora University acceptance rate?
Aurora University accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,482 of 5,264 applicants were admitted.
Does Aurora University require the SAT or ACT?
Aurora University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Aurora University?
The middle 50% of Aurora University enrolled first-year students scored 900–1150 on the SAT and 21–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Aurora University?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (829 of 4,482).
Is Aurora University getting harder to get into?
Aurora University accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Aurora University's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Aurora University overview