University of Jamestown Acceptance Rate & Admissions

University of Jamestown (formerly Jamestown College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Jamestown, North Dakota, with 1,049 undergraduates. It admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $20,897 a year (2022–23)

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.

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 factorStatus
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
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Jamestown's admissions office before you apply.

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

What GPA do you need to get into University of Jamestown?

University of Jamestown requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, 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 we don't list an average GPA.

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 (IPEDS).

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?

In 2022–23, 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, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. 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.