Student Population Overview
Aurora University educates a diverse community of 5,918 students, with 4,048 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,870 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
5,918
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Aurora University has a predominantly full-time student body with 78% of students being full-time and 22% being part-time, totaling 5,918 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
78% Full-Time
22% Part-Time
4,588
Full-Time Students
1,330
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
68% Undergraduate
32% Graduate
4,048
Undergraduate
1,870
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Aurora University, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 1,503 students, but also includes 17 students in the Under 18 range, 1,295 students in the 18-19 range, 697 students in the 22-24 range, 536 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 1,427 students in the 25+ age group, with 23 in the 20-21 category, 420 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Aurora University has more women than men with 2,725 female students and 1,323 male students enrolled.
Men
1,323
22%
Women
2,725
46%
Geographic Origin
Aurora University has 84% (562 students) from in-state Illinois, 15% (98 students) from out-of-state, and 1% (9 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
669
New students this year
Campus Location
Aurora, Illinois
Suburb: Large