University of Jamestown
Jamestown, North Dakota · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$19,567
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
49.0%
Admission rate
88%
Undergrad size
1,041
In-state tuition
$24,990
Out-of-state tuition
$24,990
Cost of attendance
$38,013
Median earnings (10y)
$56,621
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 67.3%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (24%), business (23%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM13%
- Health14%
- Business23%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services24%
- Business22.9%~238 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation21.7%~226 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions14.3%~149 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education9.7%~101 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.9%~71 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History3.4%~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.9%~30 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering2.9%~30 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.7%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.7%~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.1%~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.6%~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.6%~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
20 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 73 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | 58 | $63,346 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 52 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 41 | $59,961 | $28,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 38 | $40,658 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 25 | $41,022 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 23 | $43,756 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Jamestown
University of Jamestown is a mid-sized institution located in Jamestown, North Dakota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,041 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Parks & recreation, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Jamestown — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,567 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $24,990 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $38,013 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 49.0%, a average completion outcome. 67.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $56,621 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Jamestown confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Parks & recreation, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (24% of credentials), business (23% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Jamestown, North Dakota (town), University of Jamestown draws students from across North Dakota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Jamestown
Q.How much does University of Jamestown cost?
The average net price at University of Jamestown is $19,567 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $38,013.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Jamestown?
University of Jamestown has a 6-year graduation rate of 49.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Jamestown?
University of Jamestown admits 88% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Jamestown graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Jamestown graduate earns $56,621 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Jamestown?
Published tuition is $24,990 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Jamestown located?
University of Jamestown is located in Jamestown, North Dakota (ZIP 58405).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Jamestown at their official website.