by our College Data Analytics TeamA lot of students will never be charged the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The price tag of going to Aurora University can appear tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students obtain some kind of financial help.
What financing options does Aurora offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for more information. Keep reading to discover what amount of financial assistance could be accessible to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Aurora University.
Financial aid, in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships, is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
For freshmen starting at Aurora University, 100% of first-time, full-time freshmen received some form of financial aid approximately 825 incoming students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 99% | $21,513 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 99% | $14,088 |
| Federal Pell grants | 51% | $5,674 |
| State/local grants | 54% | $8,070 |
| Federal student loans | 48% | $5,503 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. At this school, around 96% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $17,563 (among about 3917 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 96% | $17,563 |
| Federal Pell grants | 45% | $5,429 |
| Federal student loans | 47% | $7,910 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $21,787.
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $14,026 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $15,571 |
| Over $75,000 | $23,866 |
Each amount is the average cost remaining once grant aid is subtracted, by income band.
Net price is the cost remaining after grant and scholarship aid is subtracted from the sticker price, and it is the most useful single number for estimating real cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $18,838 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $18,992 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use Aurora’s NPC: aurora.edu/admission/financialaid/calculator.
Graduating students at Aurora carry a median federal student debt of $15,500 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $15,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $20,318 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $215.4/mo |
Spreading the median graduate debt over a standard 10-year repayment schedule works out to roughly the monthly payment shown above.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. The percentiles below describe the cumulative federal debt distribution for borrowers at Aurora.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,750 |
| 25th percentile | $7,500 |
| 75th percentile | $26,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $32,100 |
Median debt varies by family income, by first-generation status, and by dependency status.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $16,000 |
| Middle income | $16,000 |
| High income | $15,000 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $15,750 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,000 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $15,000 |
| Independent students | $20,000 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. Aurora.
Most undergraduate borrowing runs through the federal Stafford loan program. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at Aurora:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 21448 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $506,493,419 |
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 57 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $683,890 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $11,998 |
Active-duty Tuition Assistance recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 8 |
| Total DoD amount | $20,250 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $2,531 |
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