University of Jamestown: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5690 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1570 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1484 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #4703 of 4,872 | For Surgery |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 1,049
- Graduates
- 327
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- 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 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87% | 90% |
| Applicants | 965 | 565 | 400 |
| Admissions | 850 | 492 | 358 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 306 | 200 | 106 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
124 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
291 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 |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 985 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 120 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 87 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 72 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 46 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 42 (3%) |
| Asian | 12 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Jamestown is $20,510 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 | $14,788 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,826 |
| $48-75K | $18,260 |
| $75-110K | $20,408 |
| $110K+ | $21,448 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,000 | $15,894 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,000 | $15,894 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,000 | $15,894 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | $90 |
| Fee in-state | $990 | $90 |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 | $90 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 877 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,540 |
| Room charge | $4,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,140 |
University of Jamestown majors
University of Jamestown has granted 175 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 101 master's across 4 programs, and 29 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Jamestown.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 45 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 29 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 27 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 26 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 23 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 12 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 7 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | ||
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 4 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 4 | ||
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 3 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 3 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 | ||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 175 | 101 | 29 |
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% | 48% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Jamestown has published 354 scientific papers with 3,173 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Political Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 | 3 | 8 |
| 1996 | 0 | 13 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 |
| 1999 | 3 | 14 |
| 2000 | 1 | 14 |
| 2001 | 3 | 38 |
| 2002 | 5 | 29 |
| 2003 | 3 | 42 |
| 2004 | 5 | 45 |
| 2005 | 1 | 51 |
| 2006 | 1 | 120 |
| 2007 | 4 | 73 |
| 2008 | 5 | 72 |
| 2009 | 3 | 66 |
| 2010 | 4 | 81 |
| 2011 | 3 | 90 |
| 2012 | 4 | 79 |
| 2013 | 3 | 103 |
| 2014 | 10 | 78 |
| 2015 | 5 | 92 |
| 2016 | 5 | 91 |
| 2017 | 6 | 98 |
| 2018 | 10 | 110 |
| 2019 | 14 | 125 |
| 2020 | 27 | 122 |
| 2021 | 18 | 201 |
| 2022 | 11 | 219 |
| 2023 | 27 | 249 |
| 2024 | 22 | 299 |
| 2025 | 42 | 347 |
Notable alumni
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Alvin Plantinga
- Occupations
- university teachertheologianphilosopher
- Biography
-
Alvin Carl Plantinga is an American analytic philosopher and theologian 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
- fellowassistant professoreconomistprofessoruniversity teacher
- 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
- lawyerjudge
- 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
- writerchildren's writer
- 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 | 258 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 608 6th St NE Jamestown, North Dakota, 58405 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 7012523467 |