St. Ambrose University

St. Ambrose University
Former names
St. Ambrose Academy (1882–1908)
St. Ambrose College (1908–1987)
MottoFaith Learning Justice
TypePrivate university
Established1882; 142 years ago (1882)[1]
FounderJohn McMullen
Religious affiliation
Catholic
Endowment$168.4 million (2020)[2]
PresidentAmy C. Novak
Academic staff
350[1]
Administrative staff
314[1]
Students2,747 (Fall 2022)
Undergraduates2,118 (Fall 2022)[1]
Postgraduates629 (Fall 2022)[1]
Location, ,
United States

41°32′N 90°35′W / 41.54°N 90.58°W / 41.54; -90.58
CampusUrban area,[3] 177 acres (72 ha)[4]
ColorsAmbrose Blue & White
   
NicknameFighting Bees
Sporting affiliations
NAIACCAC (primary)
NAIA – MSFA (football)
NAIA – HAAC (wrestling)
NAIA – KCAC (lacrosse)
NACE (esports)
Websitewww.sau.edu

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]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Quick Facts". St. Ambrose University. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
  2. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  3. ^ U.S. Department of Education (2010). "College Navigator". Retrieved May 6, 2010.
  4. ^ "St. Ambrose University - Profile, Rankings and Data". US News Best Colleges. March 10, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  5. ^ "Our History". www.sau.edu. Retrieved May 30, 2024.