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University of Jamestown

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Jamestown, North Dakota 58405

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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
Division
Division 1

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

64%

Below Average

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
10 Years$56,621

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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Varsity Sports — Jimmies

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History & Fun Facts

  • History The Unruh and Sheldon Center for Business and Computer Science The University of Jamestown was founded as Jamestown College in 1883, but closed during the depression of 1893.
  • The school reopened in 1909 and has remained in operation ever since.
  • In 1979, Jamestown College's football team went to the NAIA National Championships.
  • In 2013, in light of a new master's program and applied doctorate degree program, Jamestown College changed its name to the University of Jamestown.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul298 mi
MCI Kansas City563 mi
DEN Denver572 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1387 mi · ~40h 4m drive
New York, NY1297 mi · ~37h 28m drive
Hartford, CT1327 mi · ~38h 20m drive
Providence, RI1385 mi · ~40h 1m drive
Albany, NY1252 mi · ~36h 10m drive
Syracuse, NY1130 mi · ~32h 39m drive
Rochester, NY1058 mi · ~30h 34m drive
Buffalo, NY1006 mi · ~29h 4m drive
Philadelphia, PA1269 mi · ~36h 40m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1033 mi · ~29h 51m drive
Harrisburg, PA1179 mi · ~34h 4m drive
Newark, NJ1289 mi · ~37h 14m drive
Washington, DC1222 mi · ~35h 18m drive
Baltimore, MD1227 mi · ~35h 27m drive
Atlanta, GA1177 mi · ~34h drive
Charlotte, NC1226 mi · ~35h 25m drive
Raleigh, NC1288 mi · ~37h 13m drive
Miami, FL1778 mi · ~51h 22m drive
Orlando, FL1576 mi · ~45h 32m drive
Tampa, FL1578 mi · ~45h 35m drive
Nashville, TN963 mi · ~27h 49m drive
New Orleans, LA1260 mi · ~36h 24m drive
Richmond, VA1260 mi · ~36h 24m drive
Chicago, IL647 mi · ~18h 41m drive
Detroit, MI830 mi · ~23h 59m drive
Minneapolis, MN293 mi · ~8h 28m drive
St. Louis, MO716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Kansas City, MO578 mi · ~16h 42m drive
Indianapolis, IN799 mi · ~23h 5m drive
Columbus, OH920 mi · ~26h 35m drive
Cleveland, OH919 mi · ~26h 33m drive
Milwaukee, WI591 mi · ~17h 4m drive
Dallas, TX982 mi · ~28h 22m drive
Houston, TX1199 mi · ~34h 38m drive
Austin, TX1151 mi · ~33h 15m drive
San Antonio, TX1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive
Los Angeles, CA1351 mi · ~39h 2m drive
San Francisco, CA1359 mi · ~39h 16m drive
San Diego, CA1380 mi · ~39h 52m drive
Seattle, WA1105 mi · ~31h 55m drive
Portland, OR1146 mi · ~33h 6m drive
Denver, CO588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Phoenix, AZ1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive
Salt Lake City, UT781 mi · ~22h 34m drive
Honolulu, HI3712 mi · ~107h 14m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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