University of Jamestown

The University of Jamestown is a private Christian university in Jamestown, North Dakota. Founded in 1883 by the Presbyterian Church, 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.

University of Jamestown
Former names
Jamestown College (1883–2013)
MottoLatin: Lux et Veritas
Motto in English
Light and Truth
TypePrivate university
Established1883 (1883)
Religious affiliation
Christian
Academic affiliations
APCU
Endowment$45 million
PresidentPolly Peterson
ProvostPaul J. Olson
Students1290
Location,
U.S.

46.914°N 98.698°W / 46.914; -98.698
CampusUrban, 110 acres (45 ha))
Colors   
Orange & Black
NicknameJimmies
Sporting affiliations
NAIAGPACACHA
MascotJimmie
Websitewww.uj.edu
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