Aurora University Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
68%
Female Students
1%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Aurora University has a diverse student body with 59% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
40.8%(1,805)
Hispanic
39.3%(1,740)
African American
6.4%(282)
Asian
3.5%(155)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
2.4%(105)
Unknown
7.5%(331)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment7,008
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Aurora University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Aurora University has a gender distribution of 68% female students and 32% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
31.7%(1,422)
Women
67.8%(3,036)
Other
0.5%(21)

Gender Statistics

Men1,422

20% of total enrollment

Women3,036

43% of total enrollment

Other21

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Aurora University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(19)
18-19
33.2%(1,361)
20-21
36.7%(1,504)
22-24
15.8%(649)
25+
13.8%(565)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(14)
22-24
24.7%(453)
25+
74.6%(1,370)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

36%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Aurora University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 86% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
86.2%(712)
Out-of-State
12.7%(105)
International
1.1%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State712

86% of student body

Out-of-State105

13% of student body

International9

1% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

68%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age