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Former names | St. Ambrose Academy (1882–1908) St. Ambrose College (1908–1987) |
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Motto | Faith Learning Justice |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1882[1] |
Founder | John McMullen |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Endowment | $168.4 million (2020)[2] |
President | Amy C. Novak |
Academic staff | 350[1] |
Administrative staff | 314[1] |
Students | 2,747 (Fall 2022) |
Undergraduates | 2,118 (Fall 2022)[1] |
Postgraduates | 629 (Fall 2022)[1] |
Location | , , United States 41°32′N 90°35′W / 41.54°N 90.58°W |
Campus | Urban area,[3] 177 acres (72 ha)[4] |
Colors | Ambrose Blue & White |
Nickname | Fighting Bees |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – CCAC (primary) NAIA – MSFA (football) NAIA – HAAC (wrestling) NAIA – KCAC (lacrosse) NACE (esports) |
Website | www |
St. Ambrose University (SAU) is a private Catholic university in Davenport, Iowa. It was founded as a school of commerce for young men in 1882.[5]