Aurora University nursing

Aurora, Illinois · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 82% / 79% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 82%RN, entry-level master’s NCLEX 79%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeAuroraApproved82% (2025, 161 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, entry-level master’sAuroraApproved79% (2025, 24 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree192
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degreeNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2030
CCNEMaster'sFall 2028

From Aurora University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“The master’s degree program in nursing at Aurora University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; 202-887-6791.”

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Simulation

“Why join the community of AU nursing students: As an AU nursing student, you will discover passionate faculty, supportive cohorts, and state-of-the-art nursing and simulation labs that will prepare you to succeed as a nurse in a wide variety of settings.”

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Clinical placements

“You will apply those skills and gain hands-on experience as part of your clinical rotations, learning from experienced nursing faculty.”

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