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University of Jamestown admits 88% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The midpoint ACT score is 21 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $25,490 |
| Room and meals on campus | $10,390 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $39,142 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $19,440 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 44% above the median net price of colleges in North Dakota on this site ($13,501). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $16,904 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $16,667 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,164 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,397 |
| Above $110,000 | $22,004 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | ND median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 67% | 67% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 52% | 46% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $61,350 | $53,831 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $27,000 | $19,913 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in North Dakota and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
29% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 61% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 44% women and 56% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 8 of the 19 colleges in North Dakota on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 733.
Other colleges in North Dakota of a similar size
- Dickinson State UniversityDickinson, public
- Valley City State UniversityValley City, public
- Mayville State UniversityMayville, public
- Trinity Bible College and Graduate SchoolEllendale, private nonprofit
- Minot State UniversityMinot, public
- University of MaryBismarck, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of Jamestown?
University of Jamestown admits 88% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at University of Jamestown?
Published tuition and fees are $25,490 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of University of Jamestown?
52% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.