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Aurora University Men's Football

Welcome to the Aurora University men's football recruiting profile. Aurora competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference from Aurora, Illinois. Led by head coach Don Beebe, Aurora University pairs a 81% acceptance rate with a 60% graduation rate and a $19,053 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
138
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
7,071
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
81%
State
Illinois
City
Aurora
Address
347 S Gladstone Ave

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 81% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%73%'21-2286%'22-2392%'23-2482%'24-2573%'25-26
Staff
Don Beebe
Head Coach
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J.T. Zimmerman
Assistant Coach (defensive Coordinator/linebackers)
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Ryan Gehlert
Assistant Coach (co-offensive Coordinator - Quarterbacks)
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Connor Olson
Football Assistant Coach (running Backs)
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Jeremiah Chaney
Assistant Coach (offensive Line)
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Kevin Sabo
Football Assistant Coach (offensive Line)
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Matt Piasecki
Football Assistant Coach (special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Backs)
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Mike Hohensee
Football Assistant Coach (tight Ends)
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 47% of D3 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
77%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
60%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$51,237
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$58,709
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 91% of D3 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$28,800
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$28,800
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,580
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$19,053
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 50% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$710,979
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$125,532
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (630) 892-6431[email protected]

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