Aurora University
- Private
Aurora University: international tuition 29,170 USD per year, one-year total cost 40,625 USD, acceptance rate 80.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
Yes. First-year international students, including applicants from Vietnam, can receive First-Year International Merit Scholarships worth $13,000-$19,000 per academic year for 2026-2027. The pages do not confirm need-based aid or need-blind admissions for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 80.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 470–580, Math 430–570, ACT 21–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 40,625 USD, before any scholarship. 6 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Aurora University?
International tuition is 29,170 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 40,625 USD.
Does Aurora University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. First-year international students, including applicants from Vietnam, can receive First-Year International Merit Scholarships worth $13,000-$19,000 per academic year for 2026-2027. The pages do not confirm need-based aid or need-blind admissions for international students.
What English scores does Aurora University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Aurora University?
The acceptance rate is 80.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says merit scholarships need no special application, but no continuous quote both names international students and confirms automatic consideration.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state that Aurora University is need-blind in admissions for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe provided pages do not require a CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Connection AwardOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page1,000 – 1,500 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫39.1M
The Connection Award is listed among opportunities for full-time international students.
First-Year International Award 1MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page19,000 USD/year≈ ₫496M
This award is listed under Aurora University’s First-Year International Merit Scholarships.
First-Year International Award 2MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page17,000 USD/year≈ ₫443M
This award is listed under Aurora University’s First-Year International Merit Scholarships.
First-Year International Award 3MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page15,000 USD/year≈ ₫391M
This award is listed under Aurora University’s First-Year International Merit Scholarships.
First-Year International Award 4MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page13,000 USD/year≈ ₫339M
This award is listed under Aurora University’s First-Year International Merit Scholarships.
Music and Theatre ScholarshipsTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page500 – 5,000 USD/year≈ ₫13M – ₫130M
Music and Theatre Scholarships are listed among opportunities for full-time international students.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Summer semester application deadlineApplicationabout109days
- Fall semester application deadlineApplication+229 days
AP credit by subject
39 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data