Aurora University

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Aurora University

Former names	Mendota Seminary (1893) Mendota College (1893–1911) Aurora College (1911–1985) George Williams College (1886–2000)[1]
Motto	Sapientes abscondunt scientiam (Latin)
Motto in English	Wise persons will carry away knowledge
Type	Private university
Established	January 9, 1893; 131 years ago (1893-01-09)
President	Susana Rivera-Mills
Students	6,165 (2021)[2]
Undergraduates	4,114[2]
Postgraduates	2,051[2]
Location	Aurora , Illinois , U.S.
Campus	40 acres (16.2 ha)[needs update]
Colors	Royal blue and white
Nickname	Spartans
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III - NACC CCIW
Website	www.aurora.edu

Aurora University (AU) is a private university in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Established in 1893 as a seminary of the Advent Christian Church, the university has been independent since 1971. Approximately 6,200 students are enrolled in the university's undergraduate and graduate programs.