Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities

The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) is a consortium of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and two theological centers in the United States committed to advancing academic excellence by promoting and coordinating collaborative activities, sharing resources, and advocating and representing the work of Jesuit higher education at the national and international levels. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Although each institution is legally autonomous under independent boards of trustees and separately chartered by respective states, the 28 schools and two theological schools share common Jesuit ideals and traditions. They also engage in a number of collaborative projects.

Members

University	Common short form and abbreviation	Location	President	Enrollment	Athletics nickname	School Colors	Founded	Avg. SAT
Boston College	Boston Coll. BC	Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts	William P. Leahy, S.J.	14,395	Eagles	Maroon, Gold	1863	1340
Canisius College	Canisius	Buffalo, New York	John J. Hurley	5,018	Golden Griffins	Blue, Gold	1870	1111
College of the Holy Cross	Holy Cross	Worcester, Massachusetts	Michael C. McFarland, S.J. (Designate: Phillip Boroughs, S.J.)	2,817	Crusaders	Purple	1843	1265
Creighton University	Creighton	Omaha, Nebraska	Timothy R. Lannon, S.J.	6,992	Bluejays	Blue, White	1878	1160
University of Detroit Mercy	Detroit Mercy, Detroit UDM, U of D (older)	Detroit, Michigan	Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J.	5,600	Titans	Red, White, Blue	1877	1075
Fairfield University	Fairfield F.U.	Fairfield, Connecticut	Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J.	5,024	Stags	Cardinal Red	1942	1290
Fordham University	Fordham	New York City and West Harrison, New York	Joseph M. McShane, S.J.	14,544	Rams	Maroon, White	1841	1300
Georgetown University	Georgetown	Washington, D.C.	John J. DeGioia	14,148	Hoyas	Blue, Grey	1789	1430
Gonzaga University	Gonzaga GU	Spokane, Washington	Thayne McCulloh	7,637	Bulldogs (Unofficial: Zags)	Navy Blue, White, Red	1887	1195
Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (associate member)	J.S.T.	Berkeley, California	Michael Engh, S.J.	194			1934
John Carroll University	John Carroll JCU	University Heights, Ohio	Robert L. Niehoff, S.J.	4,050	Blue Streaks	Blue, Gold	1886	1144
Le Moyne College	Le Moyne LMC	Syracuse, New York	Fred P. Pestello	3,084	Dolphins	Green, Gold	1946	1100
Loyola University Maryland	Loyola Maryland Loyola (MD)	Baltimore, Maryland	Brian F. Linnane, S.J.	6,131	Greyhounds	Green, Grey	1852	1190
Loyola Marymount University	Loyola Marymount LMU	Los Angeles, California	David W. Burcham	9,070	Lions	Crimson, Navy Blue	1911	1210
Loyola University Chicago	Loyola Chicago LUC	Chicago, Illinois	Michael J. Garanzini, S.J.	15,670	Ramblers	Maroon, Gold	1870	1185
Loyola University New Orleans	Loyola New Orleans LoyNO LUNO	New Orleans, Louisiana	Kevin Wildes, S.J.	5,000	Wolfpack	Maroon, Gold	1912	1225
Marquette University	Marquette M.U.	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Scott Pilarz, S.J.	11,305	Golden Eagles	Blue, Gold	1881	1182
Regis University	Regis	Denver, Colorado	Michael J. Sheeran, S.J.	14,609	Rangers	Navy Blue, Gold	1877	1070
Rockhurst University	Rockhurst	Kansas City, Missouri	Thomas Curran, O.S.F.S.	3,000	Hawks	Blue, White	1910	1175
Saint Joseph's University	St. Joseph's St. Joe's SJU	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	John Smithson (interim)	8,950	Hawks	Crimson, Grey	1851	1160
Saint Louis University	SLU	St. Louis, Missouri	Lawrence Biondi, S.J.	11,823	Billikens	Royal Blue, White	1818	1174
Saint Peter's College	SPC	Jersey City, New Jersey	Eugene J. Cornacchia	3,700	Peacocks	Blue, White	1872	940
University of San Francisco	San Francisco U.S.F.	San Francisco, California	Stephen Privett, S.J.	8,477	Dons	Green, Gold	1855	1270
Santa Clara University	Santa Clara SCU	Santa Clara, California	Michael Engh, S.J.	8,377	Broncos	Red, White	1851	1243
The University of Scranton	Scranton The U	Scranton, Pennsylvania	Kevin Quinn, S.J.	5,160	Royals	Purple, White	1888	1126
Seattle University	SU	Seattle, Washington	Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J.	7,751	Redhawks	Scarlet, White	1891	1146
Spring Hill College	Spring Hill SHC	Mobile, Alabama	Richard P. Salmi, S.J.	1,500	Badgers	Purple, White	1830	1040
Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (associate member)		Brighton, Massachusetts	Mark Massa, S.J. (Dean)	191			1922
Wheeling Jesuit University	WJU	Wheeling, West Virginia	Richard Allen Beyer	1,200	Cardinals	Red, Gold	1954	1000
Xavier University	Xavier X.U.	Cincinnati, Ohio	Michael J. Graham, S.J.	6,500	Musketeers	Navy Blue, Gray, White	1831	1190

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  Fairfield University

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  Fordham University

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  Georgetown University

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  Main entrance at Gonzaga University

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  Xavier Hall, Loyola Marymount University

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  Richard J. Klarchek Information Commons, Loyola University Chicago

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  Loyola University New Orleans

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  Gesu Church, Marquette University

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  Main Hall, Regis University

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  Belltower and Pergola, Rockhurst University

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  DuBourg Hall, Saint Louis University

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  Saint Joseph's University

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  Mission Santa Clara de Asis, Santa Clara University

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  St. Joseph's Chapel, Spring Hill College

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  Saint Ignatius Church, University of San Francisco

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  Brennan Hall, University of Scranton

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  Chapel of Mary and Joseph, Wheeling Jesuit University

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  Seattle University

See also

• List of Jesuit institutions
• Jesuit Ivy

External links

• Official website