About University of Jamestown

Founded in 1884, University of Jamestown. is a Private college. Located in North Dakota, which is a city setting in North Dakota, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 955 full time undergraduate students, and 182 full time graduate students.

The University of Jamestown Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 74 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Jamestown include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate57%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range890-1140
ACT Range20-25

Admissions at JC are considered Selective, with ,6% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 17 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

70% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 41% were in the top quarter, and 15% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Jamestown.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
80%
“We know about current events and vote”
20%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
80%
“We live for the big game”
40%
“It”s not really our thing”
40%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
40%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
60%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
40%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
40%
“There might be people who do”
20%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
80%
“We know about current events and vote”
20%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
80%
“We live for the big game”
40%
“It”s not really our thing”
40%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
40%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
60%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
40%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
40%
“There might be people who do”
20%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    20 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    13 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    20 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    21 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    21 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    21 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    21 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    21 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of Jamestown REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of Jamestown?

5 Students rated University of Jamestown

Isaac - 09/05/2019

I thing that the university is a very professional school, set on helping its students. All of my current and past professors have always been ready and willing to meet and help in any way that they can. Me and my sister attend the University of Jamestown and both love it.

leighton - 05/07/2019

I find that there are every opportunity to succeed there at University of Jamestown. Class size and campus layout fits my needs.The staff is extremely knowledgeable and answers all your questions. The activities and sports offered are competitive and well organized. The school is designed to stimulate not just my mind but my health.

Lindsey - 05/15/2018

Honeslty love the college! Feels like home! You get to meet lots of new people, plenty of activities to go to, and amazing meals! Its nice because it's close to home where my family is so i can still visit and interact with them. Super satisfied with the university of jamestown!

Jason - 03/25/2018

I really enjoyed Jamestown College. I plan to attend there next fall semester. I enjoy their sports programs and their class sizes are ideal for me. The people are extremely nice on campus and off. It is a very relaxed environment on campus and a very competitive atmosphere on the sports arena.

University of Jamestown FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Jamestown?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Jamestown is 57%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I had to go back to my senior year, I would tell myself to start life over, fresh. Jamestown is seven hours away from your house, so allow this to be the best experience that you could ask for. Things are going to be different, because it?s a different world, don?t change who you are. People like the original you, so be yourself. Also school is more challenging. Face the facts, grades come first because they follow you the rest of your life, but don?t make it a habit of just studying alone. Study with friends and socialize! The friends that you make here will stick with you for the rest of your. As for sports, learn from your mistakes, harness them and let them bring you up, not the opposite way. Learn to love the pain of working hard, because in the end it will pay off!! Also it tells the coaches that you want to be there because you love the sport, not just because you got a scholarship. Otherwise enjoy college to the best of your abilities, and get out and have fun.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    That it is the perfect size and many people are involved in sports or other activiites

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Jamestown College is a professional, academically driven small school where the faculty, staff, and students know each other, like each other, and come together to make the atmosphere light, friendly, fun, but yet stay goal-oriented.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    It should be a person that expects to work hard to earn their degree, but also be a person that likes to have fun, be social, be able to make new friends from all around the country, and one that likes to enjoy life. A person that likes to do community service such as sandbag, read books to children, help the animal shelter, etc. should definitely come because one that wants to gain life experiences, this college and community is definitely the best place to gain it.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I would have been more aware of the general requirements for nursing majors at Jamestown College. If I had known them, I could have taken different classes during my senior year of high school that would have benefitted me for college.

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  7. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    For me, the most frustrating thing was parking during my senior year. I lived on campus, and if I were to leave campus, students who lived off-campus would park in the parking lot of my dorm because it was closer to their classes, meaning no parking spot for me, a person who lived at that building. I did report my concern, and therefore, a campus-wide email was sent explaining parking rules, and the issue seemed to get better afterward.

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    The majority of my classmates are very self-motivated and hard-working individuals who have interesting backgrounds and varying interests, talents, and abilities.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Friendly, open and helpful staff and student body. The campus is smaller which allows professors to know you by your name, not by a number. JC offers a wide variety of majors along with activities to become involved in.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The small class sizes is one thing that attracted me to this school. All of my professors know me by name, and it is easy to talk to my professors outside of class when needed.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Jamestown is a fairly small town. If a person's idea of fun is to be able to go shopping every weekend, it would not necessarily be a good fit. A person should also not come here if they are not willing to work hard, because a majority of the courses are demanding. If you try to get by doing just the bare minimum, you will not be getting nearly as much out of your education, and it will definitely not be worth what you are paying.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    How small my classes are

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  13. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school is that it is in my home town and it is hard to get away

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Student Body

Students

50%

female

50%

male

955

Total Undergrad Enrollment

182

Total Grad Students

44%

Out-Of-State

42%

In-State

14%

International

Organizations

32

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

77%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
73%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending University of Jamestown receive some sort of financial aid. 30% were awarded federal grants. While 71% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$20,480

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,254

Books and Supplies

$7,066

Room and Board

28,800

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,615
$30 - $48K
$13,428
$48 - $75K
$16,090
$75 - $110K
$18,609
$110K & UP
$18,906

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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