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University of Jamestown

UJ Jimmies

Jamestown, North Dakota 58405

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Known for business — close-knit campus

University of Jamestown is a private institution in Jamestown with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 947 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,621 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,318.

Established
1883
Motto
Latin: Lux et Veritas
Mascot
Jimmie
Type
Private university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division 1

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94%Acceptance
SAT Avg
947Students
9:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$56,621Earnings 10yr
$20,318Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Jamestown Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,820
Room & Board$8,920
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$36,960
Average Net Price$20,318
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,596
$30–48K$18,178
$48–75K$20,174
$75–110K$22,157
$110K+$21,810

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,318

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,897

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
947
Gender Split
42% / 58%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 3%
Hispanic 8%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.0%
Freshman Retention64.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,151
8 Years$53,638
10 Years$56,621

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,600
Men
$59,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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