University of Jamestown
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,041 students.
About This School
University of Jamestown is a private nonprofit institution located in Jamestown, North Dakota with approximately 1,041 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Jamestown has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,567 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $49,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Jamestown is a private Christian university in Jamestown, North Dakota, United States. Founded in 1883 by the Presbyterian Church, it has about 1,300 students enrolled and has been co-educational from its founding. Until August 2013, the school was known as Jamestown College.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 44% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention rate suggest many students either struggle to finish or leave before getting the chance, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,897, and the net price of about $20,318/year is reasonable for a small Christian liberal arts school with a personalized environment. This is worth considering if you're drawn to faith-based education in a tight-knit setting, but come in with a clear plan and strong support system — the retention data suggests not everyone finds their footing here.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Jamestown graduates earn most above the national rate in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness ($65,831 vs $54,562 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($74,007 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 25 | $74,007 | $88,910 | −$14,903 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 18 | $61,462 | $68,257 | −$6,795 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 17 | $65,831 | $54,562 | +$11,269 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 13 | $49,410 | $47,382 | +$2,028 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 12 | $48,203 | $51,389 | −$3,186 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,041 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Jamestown?
University of Jamestown has an acceptance rate of 88%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Jamestown hard to get into?
Not especially. University of Jamestown has an acceptance rate of 88%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does University of Jamestown cost?
The average net price at University of Jamestown is about $19,567 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Jamestown?
University of Jamestown has a graduation rate of 49%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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