About UJ
The University of Jamestown is more than a private liberal arts university. We are a community dedicated to the development of students—who they are, who they want to be and how they can make a difference in their future careers.
The University of Jamestown is committed to student success.
The University of Jamestown exists to develop wholeness in all members of our community and to serve students in a friendly, caring environment. Supported by faculty and staff who are dedicated to the success of our students, we make the transitions into college and from college-to-career as stress-free as possible. We are a Christian university founded in 1883 in the Presbyterian tradition. We welcome students, faculty and staff members of all faiths and denominations.
At UJ, we believe students can thrive in a variety of learning environments, whenever and however courses are offered. That’s why we provide online and hybrid offerings with our state-of-the-art simulation center in the UJ Center for Graduate and Professional Studies in Fargo, North Dakota. Our programs are built for learners who prefer the flexibility such formats offer while demanding a level of academic rigor that builds character, promotes ethical development and leads to success in the workplace and further educational endeavors.
Our mission
The University of Jamestown is a student-centered university dedicated to the development of wholeness in all members of our community. We adhere to a curriculum of academic excellence which blends the liberal arts with sound professional preparation. Our commitment to the Christian faith encourages an atmosphere of self-discipline, responsibility and concern for the continuing growth of the individual.
Our vision
The University of Jamestown seeks to be the best career-oriented liberal arts university in the Midwest with a presence that extends into other strategically chosen regions across the United States. We will do so through offering innovative academic programs in a variety of formats that blend the best of the liberal arts tradition with professional training in an engaged, student-centered, Christian environment that cultivates lifelong personal and professional success.
Accreditation
- The University of Jamestown is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- The University of Jamestown has been approved to participate in State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Accolades
- Small student to faculty ratio (13:1) per Times Higher Education magazine, 2024
- Recognized among “Best Value Colleges in America” by Niche.com, 2024
- Recognized as a “Best Midwest” college by The Princeton Review in their “Best Colleges: Region by Region web feature, 2024
- Ranked #6 among “Best Value Colleges in North Dakota” by Niche.com, 2024
- Recognized on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Regional Universities Midwest Rankings,” 2024
- Recognized among the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings for “Top Performers on Social Mobility,” 2024
Nursing programs
- Ranked #3 among the “Top North Dakota Nursing Schools and Programs” by NurseJournal.org, 2023
- Ranked #4 by nurse.org among the “Top 10 Best Nursing Schools in North Dakota,” 2023
- In 1947, the University of Jamestown was the first school in North Dakota to offer baccalaureate nursing programs
- UJ nursing students proudly achieve a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examinations (NCLEX)
- 99% of UJ students who choose to work as bedside nurses or nurse leaders have found employment upon graduation
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