Jamestown (CSi) Officials at the University of Jamestown report that enrollment at UJ is down from 980 last fall to 963 this fall due to a smaller entering class of 271 new students. 　The average enrollment for the three previous years was an average of 955, so this year is consistent with recent fall enrUJlettersSmallollments.

　Vice President of Enrollment Management at the University of Jamestown, Scott Goplin, says, “The academic profile of the incoming class is the highest it has been in over ten years, which was among many factors specifically designed to improve the student graduation rate. The potential successes of this class as it relates to their academic credentials will be key to building future enrollment growth.”

The news release adds, that, the University of Jamestown has made a conscious effort to continue to raise academic standards for the 2014-15 academic year. 　The average GPA of this year’s incoming class is 3.47 which is an increase and corresponds with an increase in average ACT scores. 　In addition, team roster sizes, which have grown beyond the capacity of the University’s current facilities, were curtailed somewhat with this year’s recruiting class. 　Planning for expanded and improved facilities is currently underway so that next year’s class will not be adversely affected. These changes are part of a continued effort by the University of Jamestown to build quality and raise the profile of the entering class.

The students returned to find significant upgrades to nearly all housing, especially for students living in Kroeze and Watson halls. 　The University invested $3.6 million in Kroeze and Watson halls. Prentice and Seibold halls which already had modern amenities, received renovations totaling $305,000. All halls are now air-conditioned and have electronic ID card access for added security. A remodeled dining room, at a cost of $850,000, has also been completed over the summer. Diners enjoy an updated atmosphere and serving stations.

The University of Jamestown was established in 1883 and is ranked as a top regional school in both US News and World Report and The Princeton Review. 　The school features development of the whole person through its distinctive Journey to Success experience.