Aurora University
Former names | Mendota Seminary (1893) Mendota College (1893–1911) Aurora College (1911–1985) George Williams College (1886–2000) |
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| Motto | Sapientes abscondunt scientiam (Latin) |
Motto in English | Wise persons will carry away knowledge |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | January 9, 1893 |
| President | Susana Rivera-Mills |
| Students | 6,165 (2021) |
| Undergraduates | 4,114 |
| Postgraduates | 2,051 |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Campus | 40 acres (16.2 ha) |
| Colors | (Blue and green) |
| Nickname | Spartans |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Website | aurora |
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. It was a women's college from 1893 until 1960.