- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $20,897 a year (2022–23)
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University of Jamestown GPA requirements
University of Jamestown requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Jamestown hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Jamestown acceptance rate
University of Jamestown admitted 850 of 965 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Jamestown (formerly Jamestown College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Jamestown, North Dakota, with 1,049 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of Jamestown looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
University of Jamestown didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of Jamestown awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,897 a year at University of Jamestown in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into University of Jamestown with a 3.0 GPA?
University of Jamestown admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into University of Jamestown?
University of Jamestown requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Jamestown?
University of Jamestown's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 850 of 965 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Jamestown hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Jamestown admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does University of Jamestown require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Jamestown doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at University of Jamestown?
A lot: University of Jamestown requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does University of Jamestown consider legacy status?
Yes. University of Jamestown considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does University of Jamestown require an essay?
No, but it considers one. University of Jamestown doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does University of Jamestown accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Jamestown awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at University of Jamestown?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,897 a year at University of Jamestown in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on University of Jamestown's official website.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of JamestownU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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