Aurora University Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
1%
International
25
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%(1,638)
Hispanic
39.7%(1,594)
African American
6.0%(240)
Asian
3.5%(142)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
2.5%(100)
Unknown
7.3%(294)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment5,918
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 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
32.7%(1,323)
Women
67.3%(2,725)

Gender Statistics

Men1,323

22% of total enrollment

Women2,725

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Aurora University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.4%(17)
18-19
32.0%(1,295)
20-21
37.1%(1,503)
22-24
17.2%(697)
25+
13.2%(536)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(23)
22-24
22.5%(420)
25+
76.3%(1,427)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

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 84% in-state residents, 15% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.0%(562)
Out-of-State
14.6%(98)
International
1.3%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State562

84% of student body

Out-of-State98

15% of student body

International9

1% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age