Jarvis Christian University

Jarvis Christian University
Former names
  • Jarvis Christian Institute[1] (1912–1929)
  • Jarvis Christian College[2] (1929–2022)
TypePrivate historically black college
Established1912; 112 years ago (1912)
Religious affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
PresidentGlenell M. Lee-Pruitt
Students800
Location
Hawkins
,
Texas
,
United States

32°35′21″N 95°10′47″W / 32.589192°N 95.179823°W / 32.589192; -95.179823
Campus1,000 acres
ColorsBlue and gold
   
NicknameBulldogs
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – RRAC
Websitewww.jarvis.edu

Jarvis Christian University (JCU) is a private historically black Christian college in Wood County, Texas.[3] It was founded in 1912.[4] It had a total undergraduate enrollment of 867 in the fall of 2019.[5] During the 2022–2023 academic year, Jarvis Christian College was renamed Jarvis Christian University and it began offering graduate programs the following year.[3]

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  3. ^ a b Bonds, Sarah (May 6, 2022). "Jarvis Christian College announces name change, new graduate programs". KLTV. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "NAIA Championship History" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Jarvis Christian College - US News Best Colleges". U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Ranking. 2022. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022.