Jarvis Christian University

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, ,
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
NAIARRAC
Websitewww.jarvis.edu

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 and it began offering graduate programs the following year.