Auburn University
Former names
East Alabama Male College (1856–1872)
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama (1872–1899)
Alabama Polytechnic Institute (1899–1960)
MottoFor The Advancement of Science and Arts
TypePublic University
Flagship
Land-grant
Established1856
Academic affiliation
APLU
ORAU
SURA
ACES
Endowment$738.7 million (2017)
PresidentSteven Leath
ProvostBill Hardgrave
Academic staff
1,330 (2017)
Administrative staff
3,779 (2017)
Students29,776 (Fall 2017)
Undergraduates23,964 (Fall 2017)
Postgraduates5,812 (Fall 2017)
Location
Auburn
,
Alabama
,
United States
CampusCollege town, 1,843 acres (7.46 km2)
ColorsBurnt orange and navy blue
         
NicknameTigers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – SEC
MascotAubie the Tiger
Websitewww.auburn.edu