Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities

ΗThe 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	Abbreviation / initials	Location	Founded	President	Enrollment	Varsity team nickname	School colors
Boston College	Boston Coll. BC	Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts	1863	Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J.	14,600	Eagles	Maroon & Gold
Canisius College	Canisius	Buffalo, New York	1870	John J. Hurley	5,148	Golden Griffins	Blue & Gold
College of the Holy Cross	Holy Cross	Worcester, Massachusetts	1843	Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J.	2,891	Crusaders	Purple & White
Creighton University	Creighton	Omaha, Nebraska	1878	Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J	7,730	Bluejays	Blue & White
Fairfield University	Fairfield	Fairfield, Connecticut	1942	Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J.	5,061	Stags	Red & White
Fordham University	Fordham	New York City and West Harrison, New York	1841	Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J.	15,189	Rams	Maroon & White
Georgetown University	Georgetown	Washington, D.C.	1789	John J. DeGioia	17,130	Hoyas	Blue & Gray
Gonzaga University	Gonzaga GU	Spokane, Washington	1887	Thayne McCulloh	7,874	Bulldogs (Unofficial: Zags)	Blue, White & Red
John Carroll University	John Carroll JCU	University Heights, Ohio	1886	Rev. Robert L. Niehoff, S.J.	3,726	Blue Streaks	Blue & Gold
Le Moyne College	Le Moyne LMC	Syracuse, New York	1946	Linda LeMura	3,339	Dolphins	Green & Gold
Loyola Marymount University	Loyola Marymount LMU	Los Angeles, California	1911	Timothy Law Snyder	9,369	Lions	Crimson & Blue
Loyola University Chicago	Loyola Chicago LUC	Chicago, Illinois	1870	Rev. Michael J. Garanzini, S.J.	16,040	Ramblers	Maroon & Gold
Loyola University Maryland	Loyola Maryland Loyola (MD)	Baltimore, Maryland	1852	Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J.	5,978	Greyhounds	Green & Grey
Loyola University New Orleans	Loyola New Orleans LoyNO, LUNO	New Orleans, Louisiana	1912	Rev. Kevin W. Wildes, S.J.	5,178	Wolfpack	Maroon & Gold
Marquette University	Marquette MU	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	1881	Lovell, Michael R.	11,749	Golden Eagles	Blue & Gold
Regis University	Regis	Denver, Colorado	1877	Rev. John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J.	9,722	Rangers	Navy Blue & Gold
Rockhurst University	Rockhurst	Kansas City, Missouri	1910	Rev. Thomas Curran	3,000	Hawks	Blue & White
Saint Joseph's University	St. Joseph's St. Joe's, SJU	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	1851	Mark C. Reed	8,800	Hawks	Crimson & Gray
Saint Peter's University	SPU, Saint Peter's	Jersey City, New Jersey	1872	Eugene J. Cornacchia	3,045	Peacocks	Blue & White
Saint Louis University	SLU	St. Louis, Missouri	1818	Fred P. Pestello	13,981	Billikens	Blue & White
Santa Clara University	Santa Clara SCU	Santa Clara, California	1851	Rev. Michael E. Engh, S.J.	8,800	Broncos	Red & White
Seattle University	SU	Seattle, Washington	1891	Rev. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J.	7,755	Redhawks	Scarlet & White
Spring Hill College	Spring Hill SHC	Mobile, Alabama	1830	Rev. Gregory F. Lucey, S.J.	1,500	Badgers	Purple & White
University of Detroit Mercy	Detroit Mercy, Detroit, UDM U of D (older)	Detroit, Michigan	1877	Antoine M. Garibaldi	5,231	Titans	Blue, Red & White
University of San Francisco	San Francisco U.S.F.	San Francisco, California	1855	Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J.	9,799	Dons	Green & Gold
The University of Scranton	Scranton	Scranton, Pennsylvania	1888	Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.	6,034	Royals	Purple & White
Wheeling Jesuit University	WJU	Wheeling, West Virginia	1954	Rev. James J. Fleming, SJ	1,563	Cardinals	Red & Gold
Xavier University	Xavier X.U.	Cincinnati, Ohio	1831	Rev. Michael J. Graham, S.J.	6,945	Musketeers	Blue, Gray & White
Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (associate member)	STM	Brighton, Massachusetts	1922	Rev. Mark S. Massa, S.J. (Dean)	191
Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (associate member)	J.S.T.	Berkeley, California	1934	Rev. Thomas J. Massaro, S.J. (Dean)	194

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  Boston College

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  Creighton University

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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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  Quad, Loyola University New Orleans

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  Gesu Church, Marquette University

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  Main Hall, Regis University

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  Arrupe Hall, 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

• Alpha Sigma Nu honor society for students at Jesuit institutions of higher education
• List of Jesuit institutions
• Jesuit Ivy