College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1893 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,907 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$26,552,042 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$16,190 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,680 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper |
Student Organizations: |
27 |
Honor Societies: |
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society, ETA Delta Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Association, Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honor society, Alph Nu Chapter of Rho Phi Lambda Honorary National Honor Society for the Parks and Recreation Administration Profession; |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Latin American Student Association, Black Student Association, Native American Club |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Political Science Club, Psychology Club, Social Work Ass'n, Circle K, Spanish Club, Colleges Against Cancer, Sigma Tau, Science Club, Gospel Choir, Spartan Singers, Aurora University Student Association, Activities Programming Board, Accounting Club, Colleges Against Cancer, Fitness and Health Promotion, Future Educators of Aurora University, Social Workers Club, Spartan Athletic Training Student Organization, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Student Nurses' Association, AU Spartan Singers, Cheerleading and Dance Team, Circle K International, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Allies League, Photography Club |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Spartan (monthly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
1 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
1% |
Number of Sororities: |
7 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
3% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
math, writing, study skills, other |
Counseling: |
career, personal, academic, psychological |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
92,025 |
Library Facilities: |
Jenks Memorial Adventural Collection, Schingoethe Center reference library |
Museums |
Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures; Downstairs Dunham Gallery; Aurora University Center for Faith and Action; Perry Theatre in The Aurora Foundation Center for Community Enrichment; Institute for Collaboration. |
Computers Available: |
125 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
51 |
Wired Labs: |
0 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas |
Wireless Capacity: |
1,000 |
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
No |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
27 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Chicago (25), Chicago (25) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Aurora (5) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Aurora (5) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Wheaton College) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
N/A |
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