St. Ambrose University
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 |
| Founder | John McMullen |
Religious affiliation | Catholic |
| Endowment | $317 million (2026) |
Academic staff | 350 |
Administrative staff | 314 |
| Students | 2,747 (Fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 2,118 (Fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 629 (Fall 2022) |
| Location | , Iowa , United States 41°32′N 90°35′W / 41.54°N 90.58°W |
| Campus | Urban area, 177 acres (72 ha) |
| Colors | Ambrose Blue & White |
| Nickname | Fighting Bees |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – CCAC (primary) NAIA – HAAC (football, men's and women's lacrosse, wrestling) NACE (esports) |
| Website | www |
St. Ambrose University (SAU) is a private Catholic university in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was founded as a school of commerce for young men in 1882.