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Your chances of getting into Jamestown College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

92%
Admission Difficulty for Jamestown College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at JC is 92%.  Its admission rate is the 7th lowest in North Dakota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into JC and can you get accepted?

Jamestown 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, 936 out of the 1,017 who applied were admitted.

Jamestown College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.25. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into JC?

92% 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 College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.25 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1020 on the SAT
  • Score 20 on the ACT

JC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.25*

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Jamestown College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into JC are to have around a 3.25 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.25 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as JC accepts 92% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at JC is 3.25 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #7 in North Dakota for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since JC 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 3.2 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.25 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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JC SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

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

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

900-1140

Applicants Submitting SAT 

17%
SAT Scores for Jamestown College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 450
Math 25th Percentile 450
Composite 25th Percentile 900
SAT Scores for Jamestown College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 560
Math 75th Percentile 580
Composite 75th Percentile 1140
Average SAT Score 1020

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Jamestown College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at JC is 1020 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 900-1140. Students who get into Jamestown College score in the top 78 percent of all SAT test takers..  JC ranks #8 in the state of North Dakota for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1020 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. JC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 900 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 900, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 780, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Jamestown College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1020, you have around a 92% chance of being admitted. A 1140 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

Jamestown College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1140 and Above Good >96%
1020 to 1140 Avg + 92%-96%
900 to 1020 Avg - 86%-92%
780 to 900 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 780 Low <76%
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JC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

83%
ACT Scores for Jamestown College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for Jamestown College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 23
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into JC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to JC is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 24.  The school ranks #5 in North Dakota for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 83 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Jamestown College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Jamestown College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into JC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 92% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 96% with a 24 ACT score.

Jamestown College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >96%
20 to 24 Avg + 92%-96%
17 to 20 Avg - 87%-92%
14 to 17 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 14 Low <79%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Jamestown College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 433 584 1,017
Accepted 380 556 936
Acceptance Rate 88% 95% 92%
Enrolled 114 143 257
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 26% 27%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Jamestown College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Jamestown College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Jamestown College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.25 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1020 and ACT of 20 will almost guarantee your admission.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024