Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Decision Support
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Decision Support coordinates the university’s institutional effectiveness evaluation and assessment processes; supports institutional data literacy; directs institutional research; and provides university analytics and reporting. The office further supports AU initiatives for student success, strategic planning, systems integration, resource allocation, decision-making, and compliance.
View the characteristics of our undergraduate and graduate student bodies.
View the fall-to-fall retention rates of the full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate cohort over the past five years, as well as graduate level programs’ fall-to-fall retention rates.
View the graduation rate of the most recent full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate cohort, separated by gender, race/ethnicity, and federal grant status.
Graduation rates for graduate level degrees are presented with the number and percent of entering cohort students completing their degree within two-, four-, or six-years.
View the total number of Bachelor’s degrees awarded over the past nine years by school and academic program.
View the total number of graduate degrees awarded over the past nine years by academic level (Master’s, Post-Master’s Certificate, Doctoral), school, and academic program.
View the percent of students who secured next steps within six months of completing their degree by academic level.
View the outcomes of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students by entering cohort year and Pell status over the past eight years.
Professional Licensure Pass Rates
View pass rates for professional licensure examinations as required by the Higher Learning Commission.
View Aurora University’s Common Data Set (CDS) submissions for the past ten reporting years.
Lightcast’s Economic Impact Study for Higher Education explores Aurora University’s impact on Illinois’ economy, as well as the benefits and return on investment the university generates for taxpayers, students, alumni, and society. Access the Executive Summary, Fact Sheet, and Full Report for data reflecting the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Written Arrangement Disclosures
All instruction that awards academic credit is taught solely by Aurora University faculty either full-time or adjuncts.