Jarvis Christian University

Jarvis Christian University (JCU) is a private historically black Christian college in Wood County, Texas. It was founded in 1912. It had a total undergraduate enrollment of 867 in the fall of 2019. During the 2022-2023 academic year, Jarvis Christian College was renamed Jarvis Christian University with the unveiling of the new signage and logos on May 6, 2022. Jarvis was approved to begin offering graduate degrees. The first JCU graduate programs offered, an MBA and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, began with online classes in January 2023.

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

32.589192°N 95.179823°W / 32.589192; -95.179823
Campus1,000 acres
ColorsBlue & Gold
   
NicknameBulldogs
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – RRAC
Websitewww.jarvis.edu
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