Aurora University

Aurora University is a regionally accredited, nonprofit, private liberal arts college in Aurora, Illinois, just 40 miles outside of Chicago. Offering a wide range of undergraduate degrees, master's degrees, graduate certificates, and online doctoral degrees, Aurora University provides relevant, effective training through traditional classroom instruction as well as online coursework.

Aurora University offers roughly 40 bachelor degrees and undergraduate majors, and a large selection of minors, master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and graduate certificates. Academic colleges at Aurora University include the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Professional Studies, George Williams College of Aurora University, Woodstock Center, and Aurora University Online.

Aurora University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The university has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 and an average class size of 22 students.

Online Degrees at Aurora University

Through Aurora University Online, students can complete bachelor's degrees and master's degrees entirely online. This affords students much more scheduling flexibility. Students no longer need to be present in a campus classroom at a certain time; they can study whenever their busy schedules allow, and from whatever location they choose. Aurora University Online offers online programs in criminal justice, business administration, healthcare, nursing, and education.

Accreditation

Aurora University is regionally accredited through the North Central Assocationa of Colleges and Schools (NCACS). Its undergraduate nursing programs has additional accreditation status through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is also accredited the CCNE. The programs provided through the College of Education at Aurora University are accredited through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The Council for Social Work Education (CSWE) accredits the university's bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs offered through the School of Social Work.

Quick Facts

Phone Number:	(630) 892-6431
Address:	347 S Gladstone Ave, Aurora, Illinois 60506-4892
Institution Type:	Private 4-year
Size:	SMALL ( 4,500 STUDENTS )
Award Levels:	Bachelor's and Master's
In-State Tuition	$31,276
Out-of-State Tuition	$31,276
Online Degrees Offered:	YES
Student-to-faculty ratio:	17 to 1
Website Address:	www.aurora.edu

Majors and Degrees

Majors/Degrees	BS/BA	MA/MS
Arts & Humanities
English Language and Literature
History
Religion/Religious Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Business
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Finance
Management Information Systems
Management Science
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication & Media
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Elementary Education and Teaching
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching
Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Health & Medical Services
Athletic Training/Trainer
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Registered Nurse and Registered Nursing (RN)
Life Science
Biology/Biological Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Security and Protective Service Careers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Sociology
Social Work
Social Work
Youth Services/Administration
Technology
Computer Science

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics