Judson University

Judson University
Former names
Judson College (1963–2007)
MottoChristus Lux Mundi (Latin)
Motto in English
Christ, the Light of the World
TypePrivate university
Established1913; 111 years ago (1913)
(established in its current location in 1963)
AccreditationHLC
Religious affiliation
American Baptist Churches USA
Academic affiliations
CCCU
CIC
NAICU
PresidentGene C. Crume, Jr.[1]
Students973 (Fall 2022)[2]
Undergraduates798 (Fall 2022)[2]
Postgraduates175 (Fall 2022)[2]
Location
Elgin
,
Illinois
,
United States
CampusSuburban, 90 acres (36 ha)
ColorsNavy Blue & Gold
   
NicknameEagles
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – CCAC
MascotEagle
Websitewww.judsonu.edu

Judson University is a private Baptist university in Elgin, Illinois. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Judson was formed out of the liberal arts component of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. When the seminary moved from Chicago to Lombard, Illinois, it was decided to make the college separate from the seminary.[3] Originally known as Judson College, it was named after Adoniram Judson, the first American Baptist missionary to foreign shores.[4] The university has campuses in Elgin and Rockford, Illinois, and a student body of approximately 1,300.[2] Judson College became Judson University on August 28, 2007.[5]

  1. ^ "Judson University Announces Dr. Gene C. Crume Jr. as President | Judson University Christian College". Judsonu.edu. 2013-10-24. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  2. ^ a b c d "College Navigator - Judson University". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "Quick Facts | Judson University Christian College". www.judsonu.edu. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  4. ^ "About Our Namesake | Judson University Christian College". www.judsonu.edu. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  5. ^ "Quick Facts | Judson University Christian College". Judsonu.edu. 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2015-12-05.