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What's it like at University of Jamestown?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Jamestown. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Average
200-210 days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting
17°
Average winter temp
66°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at University of Jamestown:

90°
75.0
60.0
45.0
30.0
15.0
0.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Average
Half & Half
200-210 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Extreme
Get out the snowplow!
35 or more inches of snow / year

Geography

University of Jamestown is in a small town setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Jamestown Municipal
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town
Closest national park
Badlands tl Pk (266 mi)
Distance to coast
Great Lakes (312 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at University of Jamestown.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

North Dakota elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

North Dakota's gun laws are:

Institutional
Each school can set its own policy, although guns are permitted in locked cars.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with University of Jamestown about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. University of Jamestown is affiliated with:

Presbyterian
Protestant

Student Life

Eager to get involved at University of Jamestown? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Nursing Student Association
  2. 2. Exercise Science Club
  3. 3. Science Club
  4. 4. Wildlife society
  5. 5. Intercultural Student Organization
  1. 1. UJ Block Party
  2. 2. Casino Night
  3. 3. Hypnotist

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