Aurora University Acceptance Rate
Aurora, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,264
- Admitted
- 4,482
- Yield
- 18.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Aurora University's acceptance rate has risen from 81.1% in 2014–15 to 85.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,323 to 5,264 (+127%) over that period.
Its 85.1% rate makes Aurora University more selective than about 31% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 26%.
Aurora University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,323 | 1,884 | 81.1% | 591 |
| 2015–16 | 2,843 | 2,196 | 77.2% | 630 |
| 2016–17 | 2,615 | 2,294 | 87.7% | 654 |
| 2017–18 | 3,061 | 2,673 | 87.3% | 801 |
| 2018–19 | 3,296 | 2,675 | 81.2% | 762 |
| 2019–20 | 2,902 | 2,517 | 86.7% | 814 |
| 2020–21 | 2,965 | 2,489 | 83.9% | 797 |
| 2021–22 | 3,101 | 2,680 | 86.4% | 822 |
| 2022–23 | 2,922 | 2,393 | 81.9% | 672 |
| 2023–24 | 5,264 | 4,482 | 85.1% | 829 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,184 | 2,737 | 86% |
| Men | 2,028 | 1,702 | 83.9% |
| Another gender | 52 | 43 | 82.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–583 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 460–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 1% |
How Aurora University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Aurora University's acceptance rate?
Aurora University's acceptance rate is 85.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,482 admitted of 5,264 applicants).
Is Aurora University test optional?
Aurora University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Aurora University?
Aurora University received 5,264 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,482.
What SAT score do you need for Aurora University?
Admitted students at Aurora University typically scored 470–583 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Aurora University getting harder to get into?
Aurora University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.1% in 2014–15 to 85.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://aurora.edu/.