by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Aurora University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Aurora University were $29,170 each year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $370; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,800 |
| Fees | $370 |
| Total | $29,170 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Aurora University charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Aurora University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, Aurora University sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Aurora University Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Aurora University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $26,400 |
| Two Years Ago | $27,200 |
| One Year Ago | $28,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $28,800 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Aurora has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition went up 2.9%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $30,003 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.92%, putting next year’s cost near $30,020.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $30,020 |
| In 2 Years | $30,895 |
| In 3 Years | $31,796 |
| In 4 Years | $32,723 |
| In 5 Years | $33,677 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $125,434.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Aurora University, head to the Aurora University Financial Aid page.
