University of Jamestown

"Jamestown College" redirects here. For the college in Jamestown New York, see Jamestown Community College.
University of Jamestown
Former names
Jamestown College (1883–2013)
MottoLatin: Lux et Veritas
Motto in English
Light and Truth
TypePrivate university
Established1883; 141 years ago (1883)
Religious affiliation
Christian
Academic affiliations
APCU
Endowment$45 million[1]
PresidentPolly Peterson
ProvostPaul J. Olson
Students1,290[1]
Location
Jamestown, North Dakota
,
U.S.

46°54′50″N 98°41′53″W / 46.914°N 98.698°W / 46.914; -98.698
CampusUrban, 110 acres (45 ha))[1]
Colors   
Orange & Black
NicknameJimmies
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – NSAA – ACHA
MascotJimmie
Websitewww.uj.edu

The University of Jamestown is a private Christian[2] university in Jamestown, North Dakota. Founded in 1883 by the Presbyterian Church,[3] it has about 1,300 students enrolled and has been co-educational from its founding. Until August 2013, the school was known as Jamestown College.[4]

  1. ^ a b c "University of Jamestown - Best Colleges - Education - U.S. News & World Report". USNews.com. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
  2. ^ "Our Mission". University of Jamestown. 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  3. ^ "Our History". University of Jamestown. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  4. ^ "Jamestown College is now University of Jamestown" (Press release). University of Jamestown. August 21, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2013-08-21.