Cost of Attendance

2025-2026 | 2026-2027

Each student has a cost of attendance that is based on direct and indirect costs. This is used to determine a student’s financial aid eligibility.

Direct costs are those costs billed by the university. Estimated direct costs do not include additional charges for specific courses or academic programs. Your actual tuition and fee charges and housing and food charges (if living on campus) will be reflected on your billing statement (e-Bill).

Direct costs (items charged by Aurora University)

  • Tuition
  • Fees
  • On-campus housing and food

Indirect costs are common school expenses that a student may incur while attending college. These numbers are based on the costs experienced by the average student and can vary based on individual spending decisions.

Indirect costs (items not paid to Aurora University)

  • Books and supplies
  • Off-campus housing and food
  • Transportation
  • Miscellaneous personal expenses
  • Loan fee, if applicable

Below are estimates for direct and indirect costs.

Undergraduate 2025-2026

Resident
Fall Spring Total
Tuition $14,800 $14,800 $29,600
Fees (student activity and technology) $185 $185 $370
Housing (air-conditioned double room) $3,875 $3,875 $7,750
Food (Hungry Spartan 21 meal plan) $3,120 $3,120 $6,240
Total direct costs $21,980 $21,980 $43,960
Books and supplies $600 $600 $1,200
Transportation $837 $837 $1,674
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $972 $972 $1,944
Loan fee (if applicable) $37 $36 $73
Total indirect costs $2,446 $2,445 $4,891
Total cost of attendance $24,426 $24,425 $48,851

 

If interested in amounts for the summer semester, contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@aurora.edu or 630-844-6190.

Commuter
Fall Spring Total
Tuition $14,800 $14,800 $29,600
Fees (student activity and technology) $185 $185 $370
Total direct costs $14,985 $14,985 $29,970
Books and supplies $600 $600 $1,200
Housing (mortgage, rent, etc.) and food $2,385 $2,385 $4,770
Transportation $963 $963 $1,926
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $972 $972 $1,944
Loan fee (if applicable) $37 $36 $73
Total indirect costs $4,957 $4,956 $9,913
Total cost of attendance $19,942 $19,941 $39,883

 

If interested in amounts for the summer semester, contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@aurora.edu or 630-844-6190.

Online
Fall Spring Summer
Tuition* $480 per credit hour $480 per credit hour $480 per credit hour
Fee (technology)* $80 $80 $80
Books and supplies $35 per credit hour $35 per credit hour $35 per credit hour
Housing (mortgage, rent, etc.) and food $3,204 $3,204 Up to $2,136**
Transportation $162 $162 Up to $108**
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $1,071 $1,071 Up to $714**
Loan fee (if applicable) $25 $24 $24

 

*Tuition and fees are the only direct costs. All other amounts are indirect costs.
**This amount assumes the student is enrolled for the entire 16-week summer semester.

Graduate 2025-2026

In-Person (other than Plus One programs and MS in Athletic Training 3+2 - Year 5 only)
Fall Spring Summer
Tuition* Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates.
Fee (technology)* $80*** $80*** $80***
Books and supplies $35 per credit hour $35 per credit hour $35 per credit hour
Housing (mortgage, rent, etc.) and food $3,204 $3,204 Up to $2,136**
Transportation $432 $432 Up to $288**
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $747 $747 Up to $498**
Loan fee (if applicable) $57 $57 $57

 

*Tuition and fees are the only direct costs. All other amounts are indirect costs.
**This amount assumes the student is enrolled for the entire 16-week summer semester.
***This fee is not assessed to students in a district cohort program.

Plus One programs and MS in Athletic Training 3+2 - Year 5 only
Fall Spring Summer
Tuition* Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates.
Fee (technology)* $80 $80 $80
Books and supplies $0 (included in tuition) $0 (included in tuition) $0 (included in tuition)
Housing (mortgage, rent, etc.) and food $3,204 $3,204 $2,136
Transportation $432 $432 $288
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $747 $747 $498
Loan fee (if applicable) $57 $57 $57

 

*Tuition and fees are the only direct costs. All other amounts are indirect costs.

Online
Fall Spring Summer
Tuition* Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates.
Fee (technology)* $80 $80 $80
Books and supplies $35 per credit hour*** $35 per credit hour*** $35 per credit hour***
Housing (mortgage, rent, etc.) and food $3,204 $3,204 Up to $2,136**
Transportation $216 $216 Up to $144**
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $1,071 $1,071 Up to $714**
Loan fee (if applicable) $57 $57 $57

 

*Tuition and fees are the only direct costs. All other amounts are indirect costs.
**This amount assumes the student is enrolled for the entire 16-week summer semester.
***Books are included in the tuition for the MPA program. If you are in this program, the books and supplies component is $0.

Undergraduate 2026-2027

Resident
Fall Spring Total
Tuition $15,250 $15,250 $30,500
Fees (student activity and technology) $205 $205 $410
Housing (air-conditioned double room) $3,875 $3,875 $7,750
Food (Hungry Spartan 21 meal plan) $3,215 $3,215 $6,430
Total direct costs $22,545 $22,545 $45,090
Books and supplies $600 $600 $1,200
Transportation $873 $873 $1,746
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $999 $999 $1,998
Loan fee (if applicable) $37 $37 $74
Total indirect costs $2,509 $2,509 $5,018
Total cost of attendance $25,054 $25,054 $50,108

 

If interested in amounts for the summer semester, contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@aurora.edu or 630-844-6190.

Commuter
Fall Spring Total
Tuition $15,250 $15,250 $30,500
Fees (student activity and technology) $205 $205 $410
Total direct costs $15,455 $15,455 $30,910
Books and supplies $600 $600 $1,200
Housing (mortgage, rent, etc.) and food $2,439 $2,439 $4,878
Transportation $1,008 $1,008 $2,016
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $999 $999 $1,998
Loan fee (if applicable) $37 $37 $74
Total indirect costs $5,083 $5,083 $10,166
Total cost of attendance $20,538 $20,538 $41,076

 

If interested in amounts for the summer semester, contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@aurora.edu or 630-844-6190.

Online
Fall Spring Summer
Tuition* $495 per credit hour $495 per credit hour $495 per credit hour
Fee (technology)* $100 $100 $100
Books and supplies $35 per credit hour $35 per credit hour $35 per credit hour
Housing (mortgage, rent, etc.) and food $3,285 $3,285 Up to $2,190**
Transportation $171 $171 Up to $114**
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $1,098 $1,098 Up to $732**
Loan fee (if applicable) $25 $25 $24

 

*Tuition and fees are the only direct costs. All other amounts are indirect costs.
**This amount assumes the student is enrolled for the entire 16-week summer semester.

Graduate 2026-2027

In-Person (other than Accelerated Advantage programs and MS in Athletic Training 3+2 - Year 5 only)
Fall Spring Summer
Tuition* Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates.
Fee (technology)* $100*** $100*** $100***
Books and supplies $35 per credit hour $35 per credit hour $35 per credit hour
Housing (mortgage, rent, etc.) and food $3,285 $3,285 Up to $2,190**
Transportation $450 $450 Up to $300**
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $765 $765 Up to $510**
Loan fee (if applicable) $58 $58 $58

 

*Tuition and fees are the only direct costs. All other amounts are indirect costs.
**This amount assumes the student is enrolled for the entire 16-week summer semester.
***This fee is not assessed to students in a district cohort program.

Accelerated Advantage programs and MS in Athletic Training 3+2 - Year 5 only
Fall Spring Summer
Tuition* Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates.
Fee (technology)* $100 $100 $100
Books and supplies $0 (included in tuition) $0 (included in tuition) $0 (included in tuition)
Housing (mortgage, rent, etc.) and food $3,285 $3,285 $2,190
Transportation $450 $450 $300
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $765 $765 $510
Loan fee (if applicable) $58 $58 $58

 

*Tuition and fees are the only direct costs. All other amounts are indirect costs.

Online
Fall Spring Summer
Tuition* Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates. Click here for tuition rates.
Fee (technology)* $100 $100 $100
Books and supplies $35 per credit hour*** $35 per credit hour*** $35 per credit hour***
Housing (mortgage, rent, etc.) and food $3,285 $3,285 Up to $2,190**
Transportation $225 $225 Up to $150**
Miscellaneous personal expenses (i.e., clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.) $1,098 $1,098 Up to $732**
Loan fee (if applicable) $58 $58 $58

 

*Tuition and fees are the only direct costs. All other amounts are indirect costs.
**This amount assumes the student is enrolled for the entire 16-week summer semester.
***Books are included in the tuition for the MPA program. If you are in this program, the books and supplies component is $0.

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Office of Financial Aid

Eckhart Hall 324
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
630-844-6190
800-742-5281
630-844-6191 (fax)
finaid@aurora.edu

Standard Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Summer Semester Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.