UJlettersSmallJamestown (CSi)  The University of Jamestown has again received the highest ranking of all North Dakota institutions in any category of U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2015” edition.

For the eighth consecutive year, the University of Jamestown is ranked in the top tier of Best Regional Colleges in the “Best Colleges 2015” rankings released Sept. 9th.

“Jamestown College was the first North Dakota college or university to reach the top tier, and now as a University, we remain the top-ranked North Dakota institution of higher learning among all categories.　 We are pleased to be named as one of the top 37 schools in the Midwest,” says President Robert S. Badal.

U.S. News’ “Best Colleges” is the most recognized and popular of all college rankings. The report evaluates colleges and universities annually by assessing criteria such as peer assessment, graduation rate, student/faculty ratios, class size, alumni giving, and student testing scores. Categories are Regional Colleges, Regional Universities, National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges.

In addition to being named to the top tier of “Best Colleges 2015” by U.S. News and World Report, the University of Jamestown (listed as Jamestown College) was recently named a “Best in the Midwest” college once again by Princeton Review.

Established in 1883, the University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees as well as master’s degrees in education and a Fargo-based doctor of physical therapy degree. The University of Jamestown offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Jamestown Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs.