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JAMESTOWN, ND: U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, announced the . Serving as a guide for prospective students and their families, the rankings evaluate 1,500 colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality. 91³Ô¹Ï has again been ranked as one of the best academic institutions in the Midwest.

Dr. Polly Peterson, 91³Ô¹Ï President, credits UJ’s approach to education—in which they combine the liberal arts with professional preparation—as one of the top reasons the University continues to be ranked by U.S. News & World Report. “Our commitment to creating holistic graduates who are well-rounded professionals and global citizens has helped make UJ a place of distinction in the region,” Dr. Peterson commented.

To calculate the rankings, U.S. News focuses on academic quality and places emphasis on outcome measures – including graduation rates, retention rates, graduate indebtedness, and social mobility. Outcomes are the mostly highly weighted ranking factor, contributing 40% to each school’s overall score

“Over the years, we have expanded our academic offerings, significantly developed our campus facilities, and increased our endowment—leading to enrollment growth and a 99% graduate placement rate,” explained Dr. Peterson. “We feel blessed that our commitment to our students has achieved national recognition.”

For more information on the rankings, visit .

Established as Jamestown College in 1883 by members of the Presbyterian Church, The 91³Ô¹Ï 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, Leadership, Clinical Counseling, and a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. UJ Accelerated, the newest division of the University, is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and delivers intensive upskilling opportunities to learners in a variety of settings. For more information, please visit UJ.edu.