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Aurora University Men's Volleyball

Welcome to the Aurora University men's volleyball recruiting profile. Aurora competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference from Aurora, Illinois. Led by head coach Dan Ames, 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.
24
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 69% of matches over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%63%'21-2258%'22-2364%'23-2484%'24-2574%'25-26
Staff
Dan Ames
Head Coach
(630) 844-5612·View profile
Bryan Johnwick
Assistant Coach
(630) 844-5612·View profile
Gus Colima
Assistant Coach
(630) 844-5612·View profile
Emmanuel Chaidez
Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach
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James Karwin
Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach
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Jay Krick
Assistant Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 55% of D3 men's volleyball 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
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 83% of D3 men's volleyball 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
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 93% of D3 men's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$215,764
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$68,653
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (630) 892-6431[email protected]

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