Aurora University Athletics

FAQ's

1. Does Aurora University give athletic scholarships?
Answer: NO. Because AU is a member of the NCAA Division III, it is not allowed to use athletic criteria in any determination of financial aid or scholarships. However, academic scholarships are available as well as work/study programs for those students who qualify. A large percentage of Aurora University students do qualify for some financial aid. However, their ability as athletes is of no consideration in the awarding of this aid. An official application for financial aid can be made after the Aurora University admission process is complete.

2. What areas of study does Aurora University offer?
Answer: The university offers major areas of study in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Art, Athletic Training, Biology, Business Administration, Coaching and Youth Sport Development, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Disabilities Studies, Elementary Education, English, Finance, Fitness and Health Promotion, Health Science, History, Management Information Technology, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Philospohy, Physical Education – Teaching Certification K-12, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, and Theatre as well as pre-dental, pre-law, pre-med and pre-veterinary programs.

3. How much will it cost me to attend Aurora University?
Answer: The cost of tuition, room and board for the school year is $30,410. In addition, there are the costs for books, a $220 activity and technology fee, and transportation, which vary for each individual. Although this annual cost is significant, it is still well below the average cost of a private college education.

4. How personalized is the educational experience at AU?
Answer: One advantage of a smaller school like AU (approximately 3,100 undergraduate students) is that a strong sense of family is developed between the faculty/staff and student body. A student to faculty ratio of 15:1 allows professors to take time for their students, not only during class or office time, but with extracurricular activities as well. You are an individual, not a number at AU.

5. How do I contact a coach?
Answer: If you have questions for any of our coaches or staff, please visit our Athletics Staff Directory. If you are a prospective student, you can also fill out a recruiting form (located on each sports' page of this website), which will be e-mailed to the coach of that sport.
 

Athletic Department Quick Facts

 

Athletic Director: Jim Hamad
Affiliation: NCAA Division III
Varsity Sports: 21
Athletic Office: (630) 844-5110
Athletic Fax: (630) 844-7809
Official Athletics Website: athletics.aurora,edu
Nickname: Spartans
Colors: Royal Blue, White

School Name: Aurora University
Official University Website: www.aurora.edu
CUW President: Dr. Rebecca Sherrick
Founded: 1893
Location: Aurora, Illinois
Enrollment: 4,900
Time Zone: U.S. Central
Area Code: 630

Mailing Address
Aurora University
Athletic Department
347 South Gladstone
Aurora, IL 60506

Conferences
Northern Athletics Conference (BB, MBB, WBB, MXC, WXC, FB, MGOLF, WGOLF, MSOC, WSOC, SB, MTEN, WTEN, MITF, WITF, MOTF, WOTF, VB)
Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (MHKY)
Midwest Lacrosse Conference (MLAX)
Midwest Women’s Lacrosse Conference (WLAX)

Home Facilities
Vago Field (FB, MSOC, WSOC, MLAX, WLAX)
Stuart Sports Complex (SB)
Solfisburg Park (BB)
Thornton Gymnasium (MBB, WBB, VB)
Fox Valley Icae Arena (MHKY)
Oakhurst Forest Preserve (MXC, WXC)
Washington Middle School (MTEN, WTEN)
Aurora Country Club (MGOLF)
Blackberry Oaks Golf Course (WGOLF)