More selective than 29% of North Dakota colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $38,013. College Scorecard.
Higher than 62% of North Dakota colleges we cover and 40% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 75% of North Dakota colleges we cover and 61% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Jamestown acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,047 applicants, University of Jamestown admitted 979 and 251 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Jamestown tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Jamestown costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Jamestown took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in North Dakota. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,788 | $64,032 | 4.0 years |
| $30–48k | $14,826 | $64,197 | 4.0 years |
| $48–75k | $18,260 | $79,066 | 4.9 years |
| $75–110k | $20,408 | $88,367 | 5.5 years |
| $110k+ | $21,448 | $92,870 | 5.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (31% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($56,621) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,011 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Jamestown majors, earnings & careers
University of Jamestown offers 42 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Education · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Jamestown
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $74,007 | $28,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $65,831 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $61,462 | $26,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $49,410 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $48,203 | — |
Quick list of all 42 majors
- Accounting—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Applied Mathematics—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology—
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Business—
- Business Administration$61,462
- Chemistry—
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other—
- Communications—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Criminal Justice—
- Curriculum and Instruction—
- Education—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$49,410
- Education (Subject Teaching)$48,203
- Educational Administration and Supervision—
- Engineering-Related Fields—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Finance—
- German—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- History—
- Human Resources—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$65,831
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Management Information Systems—
- Mathematics—
- Mechanical Engineering—
- Medical Illustration and Informatics—
- Medical Laboratory Science—
- Music—
- Nursing$74,007
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other—
- Political Science—
- Psychology—
- Public Health—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Jamestown
2 bedrooms $1,014.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 20 inches of rain a year, 46 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Stutsman County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Stutsman County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Jamestown with similar schools
Similar private colleges in North Dakota by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Jamestown | 88% | $19,567 | 49% | $56,621 | This school |
| University of Mary | 75% | $17,770 | 67% | $60,909 | |
| Turtle Mountain Community College | — | $3,428 | 43% | $32,079 | |
| United Tribes Technical College | — | $3,569 | 21% | $25,292 | |
| Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | 26% | $19,359 | 46% | $35,604 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Jamestown would cost you $1,797 more per year than University of Mary, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Jamestown, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$2,634).
- University of Jamestown gives aided families $2,544 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, North Dakota resident | University of Jamestown | University of Mary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $24,990 | $22,356 | +$2,634 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,096 | +$204 |
| Housing & meals | $8,920 | $8,506 | +$414 |
| Personal & travel | $3,200 | $3,188 | +$12 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$397 | −$1,474 | +$1,077 |
| Sticker price | $38,013 | $33,672 | +$4,341 |
| Average grants | −$18,446 | −$15,902 | −$2,544 |
| You pay | $19,567 | $17,770 | +$1,797 |
“+” means University of Jamestown costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Jamestown
What is the University of Jamestown acceptance rate?
University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 979 of 1,047 applicants were admitted.
How much does University of Jamestown cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $38,013 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,567 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $14,788 and families earning $110k+ pay $21,448.
How much do University of Jamestown graduates earn?
Former University of Jamestown students earn a median $56,621 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Jamestown graduation rate?
49% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 67% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Jamestown degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Jamestown costs about $79,066 after grants ($18,260 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $56,621 ten years after starting, $16,011 more than high school graduates in North Dakota ($40,610), so the cost is repaid in 4.9 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Jamestown: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-jamestown (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).