Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege town
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate93.5%
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
3700.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Jimmies
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
90Average
Estimated from ND state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Minneapolispop. 430K
293 mi(508 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
578 mi(1002 min)
Denverpop. 710K
588 mi(1019 min)