University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND 58405
About University of Jamestown
University of Jamestown is a private research university in Jamestown, North Dakota, enrolling about 1,041 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 88.08% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,621 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- University of Jamestown charges 15% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($24,990).
- Versus the North Dakota median, sticker tuition is about 3.5×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 49.04%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,621.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of Jamestown is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 623% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Jamestown | $24,990 | $19,567 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| North Dakota (state median) | $7,054 | $11,358 | 20 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 22% below published tuition at University of Jamestown
Key findings
- University of Jamestown's average net price ($19,567) is 22% below published tuition ($24,990).
- University of Jamestown charges 15% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($24,990).
- Versus the North Dakota median, sticker tuition is about 3.5×.
University of Jamestown tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $24,990
Finding University of Jamestown charges 15% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $24,990. That is 15% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the North Dakota median ($7,054), sticker tuition is about 3.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.1×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of Jamestown versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of Jamestown versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of Jamestown is $19,567.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $19,567 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $8,208 above the North Dakota median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $4,596 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway University of Jamestown’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 22% lower after grants and scholarships.
University of Jamestown: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of Jamestown—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$24,990
Avg. net price
$19,567
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $14,788 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,826 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,260 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,408 |
| $110,001+ | $21,448 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $99,960. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What University of Jamestown is known for
Top program completions
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General45
- Physical Therapy/Therapist29
- Business Administration and Management, General29
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology28
- Organizational Leadership26
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 26% of admitted students enrolled.
- Midpoint ACT: 21
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is University of Jamestown a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of Jamestown is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of Jamestown.
Campus
Location
Jamestown, ND
City / state
- ZIP
- 58405
- NCES locale
- Town remote
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 31% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
1,041
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,234
- Graduate
- 327
- Full-time share
- 94%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$27,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 25.52%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of Jamestown.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Jamestown was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Jamestown in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,494 | $18,494 | $15,555 |
| 2014 | $19,170 | $19,170 | $16,705 |
| 2015 | $19,870 | $19,870 | $13,298 |
| 2016 | $20,480 | $20,480 | $16,848 |
| 2017 | $21,158 | $21,158 | $18,109 |
| 2018 | $21,976 | $21,976 | $19,177 |
| 2019 | $22,428 | $22,428 | $19,413 |
| 2020 | $23,498 | $23,498 | $19,603 |
| 2021 | $23,498 | $23,498 | $20,087 |
| 2022 | $24,200 | $24,200 | $19,586 |
| 2023 | $24,820 | $24,820 | $20,318 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Midpoint 21 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Jamestown reported total enrollment of about 1,041 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.0%), Hispanic or Latino (7.3%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (7.3%). About 25.52% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Jamestown in 2024 is 1,041 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,234 students. Graduate enrollment is about 327 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
37.16% 100% Completion Time
49.04% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.16% of students graduating from University of Jamestown completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 16% male / 84% female
- Physical Therapy/Therapist: 55% male / 45% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 83% male / 17% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
University of Jamestown graduates earn a median of $56,621 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of Jamestown.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $56,621. Median federal loan debt: $27,000. Average net price used in cost models: $19,567.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway University of Jamestown graduates report median earnings of $56,621 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of Jamestown.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at University of Jamestown.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of Jamestown graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of Jamestown—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$42.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- North Dakota median 3.1× the median ($13.6M)
- Plains median 1.8× the median ($24.1M)
- U.S. median 1.6× the median ($26.4M)
- North Dakota median 2.1× the median ($15,879)
- Plains median 2.2× the median ($15,020)
- U.S. median 2.7× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- North Dakota median 12.2 pp above median (87.8%)
- Plains median 35.3 pp above median (64.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,294
- North Dakota median near the median ($7,206)
- Plains median near the median ($7,194)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,448
- North Dakota median 1.1× the median ($9,323)
- Plains median 1.3× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 1.4× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
University of Jamestown at a glance
University of Jamestown
University of Jamestown is a private non-profit institution in Jamestown, ND, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, GeneralPhysical Therapy/TherapistBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian72.0%Hispanic or Latino7.3%Race/ethnicity unknown7.3%
Schools near University of Jamestown
Other campuses in Jamestown, ND when available, plus nearby institutions in North Dakota.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within North Dakota, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Jamestown located?
University of Jamestown is located in Jamestown, ND.
What is University of Jamestown's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Jamestown is 88.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,047 applicants and 979 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is University of Jamestown's tuition?
University of Jamestown tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $24,990 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $19,567 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does University of Jamestown cost?
Reported tuition is $24,990 and average net price is $19,567 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,990 annually.
Why is University of Jamestown's net price so much lower than tuition?
At University of Jamestown, published tuition is $24,990 while average net price is $19,567—about 22% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains University of Jamestown's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($19,567), completion (49.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($56,621). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at University of Jamestown?
University of Jamestown reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,234 students, White (72.0%), Hispanic or Latino (7.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Jamestown?
About 28.2% of students at University of Jamestown are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Jamestown?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Jamestown reports midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of University of Jamestown earn?
Median earnings are $51,151 six years after entry and $56,621 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Jamestown?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Jamestown students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.