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University of Jamestown

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, ND · Town · 1,041 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Jamestown is a private, Christian liberal arts university in North Dakota, widely recognized for its robust programs in nursing, education, business, and physical therapy. The student experience centers on a close-knit, faith-integrated community where a large majority of undergraduates participate in NAIA "Jimmie" athletics, fine arts, and campus traditions. Setting the institution apart is its distinctive "UJ Journey to Success" guarantee, which promises that students who fulfill key milestones will graduate in four years and secure career placement, an internship, or graduate school admission.


Wikipedia:The University of Jamestown is a private Christian university in Jamestown, North Dakota, United States. Founded in 1883 by the Presbyterian Church, it has about 1,300 students enrolled and has been co-educational from its founding. Until August 2013, the school was known as Jamestown College.

Location
Jamestown, ND, 58405 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
298 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$38,013
Avg net price
$19,567
Room & board
$9,990
Tuition
$24,990
Books & supplies
$1,300/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,788
$30–48k
$14,826
$48–75k
$18,260
$75–110k
$20,408
$110k+
$21,448
Admissions
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
21

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
47%
4-yr on-time completion
37%
1st-yr retention
67%
Transfer-out rate
17%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
53%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
18%
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,151
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,621
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,000
Student Body
Men 56%Women 44%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
28%
Median family income
$77,811
Independent students
9%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic
7%
Black
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
7%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,151
10 years after entry
$56,621
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing25
Business Administration, Management and Operations18
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas12
Psychology, General10
Computer and Information Sciences, General9
Mechanical Engineering9
Criminal Justice and Corrections7
Biology, General4
Finance and Financial Management Services4
Natural Resources Conservation and Research3
Political Science and Government3
Business/Commerce, General3
Accounting and Related Services3
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Institutional
Endowment
$45M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,294/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,448
Federal loan rate
61%

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