Aurora is a city in Illinois and it is the county seat of Kane county. Its population is 197,757. There are 50 colleges near Aurora, Illinois - 7 public and 43 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 48 colleges are in 30 miles from Aurora. 48 schools provide undergraduate programs and 18 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 207,732 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $23,532 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 80.59% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,092.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora University In Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$29,170 | $16,463 | 5,923 | 18 to 1 |
| Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology 6.8 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$22,162 | Not Offered | 136 | 19 to 1 |
| North Central College 7.6 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$45,726 | $15,922 | 3,003 | 12 to 1 |
| Waubonsee Community College 9.0 miles from Aurora |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,464 ($9,384) | Not Offered | 8,305 | 21 to 1 |
| DeVry University-Administrative Office 9.4 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| DeVry University-Illinois 9.4 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$17,008 | $9,832 | 31,296 | 43 to 1 |
| Benedictine University 10.0 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$32,648 | $19,584 | 2,917 | 15 to 1 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc 10.1 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$43,550 | Not Offered | 1,156 | 37 to 1 |
| Wheaton College 12.3 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$45,546 | $20,160 | 2,874 | 10 to 1 |
| Northern Baptist Theological Seminary 12.5 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $14,135 | 315 | - |
| College of DuPage 12.5 miles from Aurora |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,750 ($10,650) | Not Offered | 26,224 | 22 to 1 |
| The Salon Professional Academy 12.8 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,105 | Not Offered | 35 | 10 to 1 |
| The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology 14.5 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,900 | Not Offered | 39 | 6 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights 15.1 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 132 | 14 to 1 |
| Universal Spa Training Academy 15.4 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,300 | Not Offered | 139 | 20 to 1 |
| Lewis University 15.5 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$39,200 | $15,800 | 7,011 | 13 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Lombard 15.5 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$24,075 | Not Offered | 52 | 9 to 1 |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove 15.7 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $48,006 | 2,567 | - |
| National University of Health Sciences 15.8 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$23,122 | $28,913 | 511 | 6 to 1 |
| Verve College 16.7 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$23,995 | Not Offered | 176 | 25 to 1 |
| Pivot Point Academy 17.3 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$21,100 | Not Offered | 103 | 16 to 1 |
| Elgin Community College 17.7 miles from Aurora |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,516 ($7,140) | Not Offered | 10,251 | 21 to 1 |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park 18.1 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,020 | Not Offered | 51 | 15 to 1 |
| Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy 18.2 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,000 | Not Offered | 53 | 5 to 1 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois 18.3 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$21,536 | $15,300 | 32,944 | 23 to 1 |
| ETI School of Skilled Trades 18.3 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,685 | Not Offered | 443 | 31 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin 18.4 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 138 | 21 to 1 |
| G Skin & Beauty Institute 18.6 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,600 | Not Offered | 337 | 14 to 1 |
| University of St Francis 18.9 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$38,110 | $14,757 | 3,074 | 15 to 1 |
| Joliet Junior College 19.1 miles from Aurora |
Public 2-4 years |
$13,800 ($12,750) | Not Offered | 14,414 | 20 to 1 |
| Larry's Barber College-Joliet 19.2 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,540 | Not Offered | 27 | 25 to 1 |
| Oak Point University 19.4 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$24,440 | $8,000 | 451 | 7 to 1 |
| Elmhurst University 20.0 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$42,955 | $34,460 | 3,997 | 15 to 1 |
| Judson University 20.6 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$30,297 | $20,775 | 960 | 10 to 1 |
| Ambria College of Nursing 22.0 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$46,105 | Not Offered | 123 | 3 to 1 |
| Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture 22.4 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,900 | Not Offered | 52 | 15 to 1 |
| G Skin & Beauty Institute 23.2 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,900 | Not Offered | 490 | 13 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Stone Park 23.8 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,260 | Not Offered | 136 | 21 to 1 |
| Moraine Valley Community College 23.9 miles from Aurora |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,846 ($8,502) | Not Offered | 11,296 | 21 to 1 |
| William Rainey Harper College 24.7 miles from Aurora |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,874 ($10,062) | Not Offered | 13,988 | 21 to 1 |
| Hair Professionals Career College 24.8 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$21,162 | Not Offered | 86 | 25 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview 25.2 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,184 | Not Offered | 470 | 25 to 1 |
| Triton College 25.4 miles from Aurora |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,330 ($12,090) | Not Offered | 9,842 | 21 to 1 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park 25.6 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$32,809 | Not Offered | 1,539 | 32 to 1 |
| Capri Beauty College 25.7 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$20,550 | Not Offered | 75 | 18 to 1 |
| Dominican University 25.9 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$38,828 | $18,500 | 3,803 | 12 to 1 |
| Hair Professionals Career College 26.0 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,550 | Not Offered | 55 | 16 to 1 |
| Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology 26.4 miles from Aurora |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,100 | Not Offered | 99 | 15 to 1 |
| Concordia University-Chicago 26.5 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$37,488 | $10,782 | 4,770 | 13 to 1 |
| Trinity Christian College 27.0 miles from Aurora |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,605 | $22,630 | 854 | 10 to 1 |
