Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Jamestown, North Dakota |
| Online | jc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Jamestown, North Dakota, Jamestown College (now known as the University of Jamestown) is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Established in 1883, the university's main campus spans 110 acres in a residential area of Jamestown, a small city situated between Bismarck and Fargo. The university offers traditional undergraduate programs with particular emphasis in nursing, education, and business, while also maintaining graduate programs including a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Students primarily reside in one of six residence halls on the main campus, where they can experience the region's four distinct seasons. The university competes in NAIA athletics as the Jimmies, participating in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
JC is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Jamestown College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#790 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#505 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in North Dakota
#2 in Best Private Colleges in North Dakota
#7 in Best Value Colleges in North Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1140 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $800 |
| Room and Board | $8,560 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,260 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Education | 12% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200156 IPEDS survey data for Jamestown College.
Current students may use the Jamestown College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024