Auburn University
Former names | East Alabama Male College (1856–1872) Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama (1872–1899) Alabama Polytechnic Institute (1899–1960)
Motto | For The Advancement of Science and Arts
Type | Public University Flagship Land-grant
Established | 1856
Academic affiliation | APLU ORAU SURA ACES
Endowment | $738.7 million (2017)
President | Steven Leath
Provost | Bill Hardgrave
Academic staff | 1,330 (2017)
Administrative staff | 3,779 (2017)
Students | 29,776 (Fall 2017)
Undergraduates | 23,964 (Fall 2017)
Postgraduates | 5,812 (Fall 2017)
Location | Auburn , Alabama , United States
Campus | College town, 1,843 acres (7.46 km2)
Colors | Burnt orange and navy blue
Nickname | Tigers
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – SEC
Mascot | Aubie the Tiger
Website | www.auburn.edu