Aurora University's published cost of attendance is $40,625. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $14,525, middle-income families pay around $15,431, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,595.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $40,625 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,170 |
| Room and Board | $13,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$21,787 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,838 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,525 |
| $30–48k | $14,089 |
| $48–75k | $15,431 |
| $75–110k | $19,300 |
| $110k+ | $24,595 |
Aurora University's published cost of attendance is $40,625. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $14,525, middle-income families pay around $15,431, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,595. Azimuth ranks Aurora University #483 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,318, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and Aurora University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,521, median federal debt of $20,318 projects to a monthly payment of about $230 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Aurora University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,521, placing Aurora University in the 64.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,028 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 88.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Aurora University #408 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Social Work reports 203 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,546, ranked #21 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 159 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,446, ranked #202 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 158 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $84,022, ranked #189 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 83 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $60,808, ranked #36 nationally in its major.
