Aurora, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Aurora University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 5,935-student campus.

0.17
Incidents / 1k students
#1,031
Rank of 3,050
#38
IL rank
5,935
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Aurora University reports 0.17 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,031 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 78% of ranked campuses its size.

0.17
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,031
of 3,050 ranked nationally
78%
safer than ranked campuses its size
0
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-1 reported incidents

Aurora University decreased from 1 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Aurora University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Aurora, IL, enrolling approximately 5,935 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #38 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,935 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Aurora University is "Rape" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 1.73 incidents per 1,000 students, Aurora University reports 90% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

0.17 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1031

Above-average safety

State Rank (IL)

#38

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Where Aurora University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

0 Safer than most safer than 78% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Aurora University percentile rank 66.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1031 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Aurora University reports 90% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$29,170
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,170
Avg Net Price
$18,838
Median Debt
$20,318
Pell Grant Recipients
45%
How does this cost rank in IL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Average
1076
SAT Math Range
430–570
ACT Average
22
ACT Range
21–29

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
77%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$51,237
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,709
Loan Repayment (3yr)
75%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Aurora University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 100% (2 → 0 incidents)

-10123 202120222023 2 0 ▼ -100.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 012
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 11
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 16
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 25
Weapons 2021 0 0

Aurora University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

IL

Aurora University

0.17 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,031
Enrollment
5,935
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA · 5,935 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO · 5,914 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT · 5,913 enrolled
Safety Score 6.60
St Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO · 5,902 enrolled
Safety Score 0.17
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX · 5,899 enrolled
Safety Score 1.86

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Aurora University nationally (rank #1031), regardless of size or state.

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL
National Rank #1030
St Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO
National Rank #1032
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI
National Rank #1029
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA
National Rank #1033
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
National Rank #1028

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurora University safe?
Aurora University has a safety score of 0.17 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,031 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Aurora University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Aurora University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Aurora University have fire safety data?
Yes. Aurora University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Aurora University's Safety Profile

Aurora University in Aurora, IL enrolls 5,935 students and has a safety score of 0.17 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1031 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 1 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Aurora University's 0.17 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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