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University of Jamestown
University of Jamestown admits nearly everyone — 88.1% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether University of Jamestown is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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University of Jamestown anchors the college town of Jamestown, ND, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $74,007 four years out. Faculty pay averages $87,528 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,041 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 67.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
University of Jamestown does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 88.1% who got into University of Jamestown did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Jamestown received 1,047 applications and admitted 979 (93.5%), with 251 enrolling.
How University of Jamestown compares
| University of Jamestown | North Dakota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.1% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $24,990 | $10,951 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,621 | $52,725 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Jamestown student earns $56,621 — 7% above the North Dakota median of $52,725 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
University of Jamestown lists tuition at $24,990 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of Jamestown's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $24,990 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,041 undergraduates, University of Jamestown is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
49% graduate within six years. Roughly 51% don't — ask a University of Jamestown tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Jamestown
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,007 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,831 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,410 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,203 |
Median earnings for these 5 University of Jamestown programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,621 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 37 additional University of Jamestown programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Jamestown?
University of Jamestown doesn't look at test scores; its 88.1% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Jamestown's acceptance rate?
93.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 979 admitted from 1,047 applicants.
How much does University of Jamestown cost?
At University of Jamestown, published tuition is $24,990 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Jamestown's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Jamestown graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,621 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Dakota
- North Dakota State University-Main Campus — 95% admitted
- Valley City State University — 99.1% admitted
- University of Mary — 75.3% admitted
- Dickinson State University — 37% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.