- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.51, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 470–580 reading and writing, 430–570 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–29 composite
- Average net price: $19,220 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Aurora University reported: an average GPA of 3.51 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Aurora University reviews each application.
Aurora University average GPA
Aurora University reported an average high school GPA of 3.51 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Aurora University acceptance rate
Aurora University admitted 4,353 of 5,384 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Aurora University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Aurora, Illinois, with 4,106 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Aurora University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 470 | 540 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 515 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1076 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Aurora University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Aurora University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,220 a year at Aurora University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Aurora University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Aurora University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Aurora University look for?
Aurora University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.51, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
Is Aurora University test optional?
Yes. Aurora University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 18% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Aurora University?
A lot: Aurora University requires high school GPA and college preparatory program. It considers high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Aurora University's acceptance rate?
Aurora University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,353 of 5,384 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Aurora University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Aurora University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Aurora University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Aurora University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–580 in reading and writing and 430–570 in math; ACT composite 21–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Aurora University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Aurora University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Aurora University look at legacy status?
No. Aurora University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Aurora University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,220 a year at Aurora University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Aurora University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Aurora UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Aurora University Common Data Set 2025–26Aurora University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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