University of Jamestown

What University of Jamestown does

University of Jamestown is a private, non-profit higher education institution founded in 1883 as Jamestown College by the Presbyterian Church and renamed in 2013, headquartered on a residential campus in Jamestown, North Dakota. It enrolls traditional undergraduates in more than 40 areas of study across business, healthcare, education, engineering, IT/cybersecurity, and the liberal arts, plus an expanding graduate cohort of over 400 students across 10 programs (3 doctorates and 7 master's degrees) as of fall 2025. The institution operates a wholly-owned online subsidiary called UJ Accelerated, which delivers fully online bachelor's, master's, and professional certificate programs, alongside physical graduate and professional studies centers in Fargo, North Dakota and Phoenix, Arizona.

The university's core technology stack consists of higher-education learning management systems and online learning platforms that power both the UJ Accelerated online channel and on-ground courses, supplemented by state-of-the-art simulation labs supporting nursing, physical therapy, and broader health-sciences programs. Its most differentiated academic asset is the fully online PhD in Clinical Research, which the institution describes as the only such program globally; it has enrolled 75 students to date and maintains retention rates the institution characterizes as well above national average. Student life is anchored by an average class size of 12, over 23 clubs and organizations, study abroad access in 50 countries, and an athletics program supporting nearly 550 student-athletes through the Jimmie Booster Club.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate programs, supported by a scholarship structure ranging from $6,000 to $10,000 annually plus competitive full-tuition awards, with the institution stating that no full-time undergraduate pays full tuition. Secondary revenue streams include philanthropic donations through Institutional Advancement (highlighted by a $15 million gift from Jim and Candy Unruh), athletics-related contributions via the Jimmie Booster Club, and activity-based scholarships that drive enrollment in performing arts, esports, and shooting sports. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer: high school visits, college fairs, campus visits, alumni referral awards of up to $1,000 over four years, and community engagement are layered with a multi-channel digital presence spanning the UJ website, social platforms, and dedicated athletics branding at jimmiepride.com.

Name

University of Jamestown

Legal name

University of Jamestown

Website

https://uj.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

University of Jamestown is a private non-profit institution founded in 1883, offering 40+ undergraduate programs, 10 graduate programs, and fully online degrees via UJ Accelerated across campuses in Jamestown, ND, Fargo, ND, and Phoenix, AZ. It serves traditional undergraduates, working adults, and graduate students with small classes averaging 12.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Higher education degrees
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Online education
• Health sciences training

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition charges for undergraduate and graduate programs. Financial aid and scholarships are provided to all full-time undergraduate students, with institutional aid packages starting at $8,000 minimum for scholarship recipients.
2. Donations and Charitable Giving: The university receives donations through the Institutional Advancement office including current projects, planned giving (ujlegacy.org), and the Jimmie Booster Club supporting athletics. A $15 million donation was received from Jim and Candy Unruh.
3. Athletics Revenue: Athletics programs generate revenue through the Jimmie Booster Club supporting nearly 550 student-athletes, with contributions to sport programs and initiatives.
4. Activity Scholarships: Performing arts scholarships (up to $6,500), athletic scholarships (varying amounts), esports and shooting sports scholarships, which help attract and retain students while generating tuition revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

University of Jamestown is a private, non-profit higher education institution that delivers undergraduate and graduate academic degree programs, professional certificates, and online education to individual students. It offers more than 40 areas of study, study-abroad opportunities across 50 countries, and NCAA athletics supporting nearly 550 student-athletes. Degree programs are delivered on the Jamestown, ND residential campus, at physical graduate centers in Fargo, ND and Phoenix, AZ, and through the fully online UJ Accelerated platform.

Product overview

University of Jamestown is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. The university operates three main program delivery channels: traditional undergraduate studies (40+ bachelor's degree programs), graduate studies (master's, doctoral, and professional certificates), and fully online programs through UJ Accelerated. Key programs include the Doctor of Physical Therapy, PhD in Clinical Research (the only fully online clinical research doctorate), MBA, Nursing programs (BSN, ASN, RN-to-BSN, Direct-Entry MSN), Engineering (Civil and Mechanical), Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and Leadership programs. The university also provides Study Abroad opportunities across 50 countries and academic support services including faculty advising and career preparation. With over 400 graduate students across 10 programs as of fall 2025, the institution has expanded its graduate offerings significantly under recent leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Studies (Bachelor's Degree Programs) Traditional four-year bachelor's degree programs across more than 40 areas of study including business, health professions, education, engineering, computer science, IT, and liberal arts for incoming high school graduates.
• Graduate Studies Graduate-level master's degrees, doctoral programs, and professional certificates offered on-site in Jamestown, Fargo and Phoenix, and online via UJ Accelerated, for advanced academic and career preparation.
• UJ Accelerated — Online Degree Programs Fully online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and professional certificates delivered 100% online through UJ Accelerated (the university's online branch), accessible to students nationwide and internationally.
• Study Abroad Program Credit-bearing study abroad opportunities in 50 countries worldwide, integrated with UJ degree programs.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Professional doctorate program preparing students for physical therapy practice, with physical delivery in Fargo, ND.
• PhD in Clinical Research Fully online doctoral program in clinical research — described as the only fully online clinical research PhD in the world, with 75 students enrolled and a retention rate well above national average.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate business degree program, also offered online through UJ Accelerated for working professionals.
• Clinical Counseling (MS) Master of Science in Clinical Counseling delivered primarily online with some face-to-face meetings.
• Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN, hybrid), Online RN-to-BSN, and Direct-Entry Master's nursing pathways.
• Engineering Programs Bachelor's degree programs in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
• Computer Science & IT Programs Bachelor's and certificate programs in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity (with an Advanced Cybersecurity certificate), Full Stack Developer, Web Design, IT Leadership, Management Information Science, and Applied Information Technology (online).
• Leadership Programs Master of Arts in Leadership plus Organizational Leadership, Nonprofit Leadership, and Character in Leadership programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of full-time undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dakota Wesleyan University: Private Methodist-affiliated university in Mitchell, South Dakota offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs including the equivalent of a McDonald's-trained MBA. Small private nonprofit competing in the same Upper Midwest private university segment.
• Mount Marty University: Private Catholic university in Yankton, SD offering undergraduate and graduate programs including nursing and health science tracks. Comparable by small private nonprofit structure, faith heritage, and nursing/health science program emphasis paralleling UJ's nursing portfolio.
• University of Mary: Private Catholic university in Bismarck, ND offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs including doctoral degrees. Closest peer by mission, region, scale, and online/distance-learning strategy competing for similar North Dakota and Upper Midwest students.
• University of Sioux Falls: Private Baptist-affiliated university in Sioux Falls, SD offering undergraduate, graduate, and online degree programs. Comparable in size, faith-based heritage, regional Midwest operating geography, and tuition-pricing model.
• Concordia College: Private liberal arts college in Moorhead, MN (adjacent to Fargo, ND) offering undergraduate residential education and select graduate programs. Comparable in scale, faith-affiliated heritage, regional Midwest identity, and small-class positioning.
• Northwestern College (Iowa): Private Christian college in Orange City, Iowa offering bachelor's and master's programs across traditional and online formats. Comparable by religious-affiliated heritage, Midwest location, small-private scale, and emphasis on personalized education.

Broad incumbents

• Grand Canyon University: Large for-profit university headquartered in Phoenix, AZ with extensive ground campuses plus large-scale online programs. Directly competes in UJ's Phoenix market and against UJ Accelerated online; substantially larger with broader program portfolio including doctoral degrees.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Large private nonprofit university with one of the largest online enrollment footprints in the US. Competes directly for non-traditional and online graduate students alongside UJ Accelerated across multiple program verticals.
• Western Governors University: Large online nonprofit university offering bachelor's and master's programs nationally with competency-based model. Direct competitor to UJ Accelerated online programs; vastly larger scale and national brand compete for the same working-adult online learner segment.

Regional players

• Mayville State University: Small public university in Mayville, ND (about 30 miles from Jamestown) offering undergraduate and select online programs. Operates in the same North Dakota regional recruiting pool and competes directly for in-state undergraduate students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JimmieKnight
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCr3ONJL442tfH80HBV0JMZw
• Facebookfacebook.com/1247424537
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/232598
• Instagraminstagram.com/universityofjamestown

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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