Campus & Student Life at University of Jamestown

Home to about 912 undergraduates in 2020, UJ is a small, private university located in Jamestown, North Dakota. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UJ offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UJ can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UJ Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Jamestown is Affiliated With the Presbyterian Church (USA) Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Presbyterian Church (USA) Colleges and Universities.

UJ Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at UJ. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UJ Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Jamestown

UJ offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Jamestown

UJ has a comparatively small, student body. There were 912 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 875 (95.9%). Part-time attendance was 37 (4.1%).

University of Jamestown is Ranked #647 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UJ receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UJ #647 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UJ by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UJ Diversity Guide.

University of Jamestown Competes in the NIAA

UJ has a total of 493 student athletes, 321 men and 172 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Jamestown Athletics