Aurora University

347 S. Gladstone Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506-4892
http://www.aurora.edu

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Overview
Type	Private institution
Year Founded	1893
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	1,907
Endowment	26,552,042
Application Deadline	Rolling
Application Fee	25
Selectivity	Selective
Application Deadline	Rolling
Tuition	16,190
Room/Board	6,680

Services
Associated Firms	N/A
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)
Career Services	on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
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.
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
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.
Periodical Subs	210
# of Books	92,025
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	N/A
within one year	N/A
within two years	N/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	1%
Students in sororities	3%
Campus Size	27 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	31%
College housing types	coed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students
Popular Events	N/A
Nearest Airport	Chicago (25), Chicago (25)
Nearest Train	Aurora (5)
Army ROTC	Offered at cooperating institution (Wheaton College)
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper
Number of Organizations	27
# of fraternities	1
# of sororities	7
Students in fraternities	1%
Students in sororities	3%
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) The Spartan (monthly)
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