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The real 4-year cost of Aurora University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Aurora University went from $17,500 to $28,220, an average of 3.2% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$30,985
Year 2$31,965
Year 3$32,977
Year 4$34,020
4-year total$129,947

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$89,947
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$65,480
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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