Judson University
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. Originally known as Judson College, it was named after Adoniram Judson, the first American Baptist missionary to foreign shores. The university has campuses in Elgin and Rockford, Illinois, and a student body of approximately 1,300. Judson College became Judson University on August 28, 2007.
Former names | Judson College (1963–2007) |
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| Motto | Christus Lux Mundi (Latin) |
Motto in English | Christ, the Light of the World |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1913 (established in its current location in 1963) |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation | American Baptist Churches USA |
Academic affiliations | CCCU CIC NAICU |
| President | Gene C. Crume, Jr. |
| Students | 973 (Fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 798 (Fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 175 (Fall 2022) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Suburban, 90 acres (36 ha) |
| Colors | Navy Blue & Gold |
| Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – CCAC |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | www.judsonu.edu |
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