University of Jamestown

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Jamestown, ND

$22,718

Avg tuition

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About University of Jamestown

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Presbyterian Church (USA) While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Jamestown is a small private university located on a rural campus in Jamestown, North Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 912, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $22,718.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

72% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1110

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

26%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

77%

Hispanic

Non-U.S. Citizen

Black

Two or more races

Unknown

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

48%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,300
On-campus room and board	$8,316
On-campus other expenses	$3,200
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$8,316
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,200
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,200

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$35,534	$35,534
Off-campus without family	$35,534	$35,534
Off-campus with family	$27,218	$27,218

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	East Asian Studies
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Financial Planning and Services
	Management Information Systems, General
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
6	Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	History Teacher Education
	Music Teacher Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
	Biology Teacher Education
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
10	History
	History, General
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
12	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education, General
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
13	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
14	Psychology
	Psychology, General
15	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
16	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, General
17	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Graphic Design

University of Jamestown

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Jamestown

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Psychology

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.