JC Admission Requirements

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JC Admission Overview

JC admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year JC admitted 88.1% of applicants. JC is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

JC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

88.1%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for University of Jamestown

Acceptance Rate

The JC acceptance rate is 88.1%. Last year, 850 of 965 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in North Dakota.

Admission Selectivity

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

JC is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

36% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

JC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.25*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.25*

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Average GPA

JC has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.25 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. JC is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

*3.25 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

JC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

900-1140

Freshmen who sent SAT

17%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 450
  • Math 450
  • Composite 900
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Jamestown

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 560
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1140
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Jamestown

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at JC typically score around a 1020 SAT (middle 50% 900–1140) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 43rd percentile nationally. JC ranks #7 in the state of North Dakota for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 900 to 1140

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

JC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

83%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 17
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Jamestown

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 26
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Jamestown

Average ACT

Incoming testers at JC typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–24) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. JC places #6 among colleges in North Dakota for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of Jamestown admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 400 565 965
Accepted 358 492 850
Acceptance Rate 90% 87% 88%
Enrolled 107 200 307
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 41% 36%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

University of Jamestown application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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 considered for admission, even 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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Jamestown
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

JC is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.1% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200156.

GPA calculator: University of Jamestown GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026