University of Jamestown: Review & Facts

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University of Jamestown is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,245 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

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

Majors
Offered

64

University of Jamestown follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 64 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Medical, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The rate of student retention at University of Jamestown is relatively low at 68% (close to North Dakota average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

68%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Jamestown is below average: 55%. 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

Average tuition charges are high - $23,400 a year. The additional fees at University of Jamestown not covered by tuition are around $800; this comes to $24,200 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

92%

Easy

According to government data, 1,017 applications were submitted and 936 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

University of Jamestown will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,100

Medium

University of Jamestown provides 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 offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 900 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - approximately $4,100 per academic year.

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

University of Jamestown Location and Address

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