Judson College
Higher EducationUnited States11-50 Employees
Judson College is a private liberal arts and sciences institution founded in 1838, positioned as one of the oldest women’s colleges in the United States. Located in Marion, Alabama, the college operates as an independent college affiliated with the Alabama Baptist Convention, offering a broad array of bachelor’s degrees across more than 40 programs and an Associate Degree of Nursing, along with various pre-professional tracks. Its campus features libraries, classrooms, residence halls, student and athletic facilities, an equine science center, and social spaces, supporting a close-knit community for students, faculty, and staff. The college supports a wide range of extracurricular activities, including multiple varsity and intramural sports as well as an IHSA Equestrian Team, and emphasizes faith-based service learning with a demonstrated emphasis on student volunteerism. Judson serves students seeking a liberal arts education within a faith-informed environment and aims to prepare them for professional pathways through pre-professional programs and career-oriented degrees. Recent developments include expansion-related planning for the campus community, reflecting ongoing institutional growth and its regional presence in the higher education landscape.