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Jamestown Business College Admission Requirements

Jamestown, New York

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Your chances of getting into Jamestown Business College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

87.4%
Admission Difficulty for Jamestown Business College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Jamestown Business College is 87.4%.  Its admission rate is the 130th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Jamestown Business College and can you get accepted?

Jamestown Business College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 118 out of the 135 who applied were admitted.

Jamestown Business College typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 81% elected to enroll. This indicates that the school is the top choice for most students who apply.

Can you get into Jamestown Business College?

87% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Jamestown Business College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.7 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school

Jamestown Business College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.7

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Jamestown Business College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Jamestown Business College are to have around a 2.7 high school GPA. You can get into Jamestown Business College with below average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 2.7 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Jamestown Business College accepts 87% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Jamestown Business College is 2.7 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #128 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Jamestown Business College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.7 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Jamestown Business College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Jamestown Business College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Jamestown Business College
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SAT Scores for Jamestown Business College
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Jamestown Business College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Jamestown Business College
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Reading 25th Percentile N/A
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Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Jamestown Business College
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Reading 75th Percentile N/A
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Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

61% of Jamestown Business College freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Jamestown Business College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 1%
Top 25% of class 11%
Top 50% of class 39%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Jamestown Business College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 89 46 135
Accepted 80 38 118
Acceptance Rate 90% 83% 87%
Enrolled 65 31 96
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 81% 82% 81%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Jamestown Business College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Jamestown Business College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Jamestown Business College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Not considered for admission, even if submitted
High School Class Rank Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Jamestown Business College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192004 IPEDS survey data for Jamestown Business College.

Last updated February 24, 2024