University of Jamestown: Review & Facts

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University of Jamestown is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,150 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1883 and is the only institution located in Jamestown, North Dakota.

University of Jamestown is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
53
Fair
University of Jamestown will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

University of Jamestown deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 53 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Medical, Management, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
73%
Good
The rate of student retention at University of Jamestown is fair at 73% (well above North Dakota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of Jamestown is low: 43%. About 34% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Jamestown is pretty good, 12:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$23,600
High
Average tuition charges are high - $22,800 a year. The additional fees at University of Jamestown not covered by tuition are around $800; this comes to $23,600 annually.

Read the details about University of Jamestown additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
72%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,356 applications were submitted and 975 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Jamestown in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
University of Jamestown offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Jamestown, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
University of Jamestown provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 800 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: around $4,000 a year.

Based on the college crime data, University of Jamestown appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Jamestown Location and Maps



Post Address: University of Jamestown, 608 6th St NE, Jamestown, North Dakota 58405, USA
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