University of Jamestown: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5905 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1661 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1575 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #6171 of 6,537 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 978
- Graduates
- 264
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uj.edu
University of Jamestown Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Jamestown has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 34% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 95% | 88% |
| Applicants | 1,017 | 584 | 433 |
| Admissions | 936 | 556 | 380 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 256 | 142 | 114 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
170 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
182 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 923 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 89 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 39 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 37 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 35 (3%) |
| Asian | 13 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Jamestown is $19,950 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,062 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,003 |
| $48-75K | $18,493 |
| $75-110K | $21,084 |
| $110K+ | $21,502 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,400 | $11,128 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,400 | $11,128 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,400 | $11,128 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | $90 |
| Fee in-state | $800 | $90 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 | $90 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 875 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,560 |
| Room charge | $4,120 |
| Meal charge | $4,440 |
University of Jamestown majors
University of Jamestown has granted 161 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 87 master's across 4 programs, and 33 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Jamestown.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 48 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 33 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 21 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 4 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 161 | 87 | 33 |
University of Jamestown has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 43% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Jamestown has published 254 scientific papers with 2,188 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Psychology, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 4 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 | 6 |
| 1995 | 3 | 9 |
| 1996 | 0 | 9 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000 | 1 | 12 |
| 2001 | 2 | 34 |
| 2002 | 4 | 26 |
| 2003 | 2 | 34 |
| 2004 | 5 | 40 |
| 2005 | 0 | 47 |
| 2006 | 2 | 120 |
| 2007 | 3 | 68 |
| 2008 | 5 | 63 |
| 2009 | 2 | 61 |
| 2010 | 4 | 71 |
| 2011 | 3 | 82 |
| 2012 | 3 | 70 |
| 2013 | 3 | 89 |
| 2014 | 10 | 75 |
| 2015 | 4 | 78 |
| 2016 | 3 | 81 |
| 2017 | 5 | 82 |
| 2018 | 8 | 83 |
| 2019 | 15 | 93 |
| 2020 | 18 | 87 |
| 2021 | 21 | 153 |
| 2022 | 11 | 192 |
| 2023 | 12 | 216 |
Notable alumni
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Alvin Plantinga
- Occupations
- theologianuniversity teacherphilosopher
- Biography
-
Alvin Carl Plantinga is an American analytic philosopher who works primarily in the fields of philosophy of religion, epistemology (particularly on issues involving epistemic justification), and logic.
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Dick Armey
- Enrolled in the University of Jamestown
- In 1963 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- university teacherprofessoreconomistassistant professorfellow
- Biography
-
Richard Keith Armey is an American economist and politician. He was a U.S. Representative from Texas's 26th congressional district (1985–2003) and House Majority Leader (1995–2003). He was one of the engineers of the "Republican Revolution" of the 1990s, in which Republicans were elected to majorities of both houses of Congress for the first time in four decades. Armey was one of the chief authors of the Contract with America. Armey is also an author and former economics professor. After his retirement from Congress, he has worked as a consultant, advisor, and lobbyist.
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Ralph R. Erickson
- Enrolled in the University of Jamestown
- In 1980 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- judgelawyer
- Biography
-
Ralph Robert Erickson is an American lawyer who serves as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
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Barbara McClintock
- Occupations
- children's writerwriter
- Biography
-
Barbara McClintock is an American illustrator and author of children's books.
General info
| Alternative names | Jimmies UJ JC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 |
| Motto | Your Success. Our Tradition. |
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 233 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 608 6th St NE Jamestown, North Dakota, 58405 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 7012523467 |