More selective than 29% of North Dakota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Jamestown over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have University of Jamestown's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at University of Jamestown or have its file? Send it to us.
University of Jamestown admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 94% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Jamestown compared with other North Dakota colleges?
University of Jamestown has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 8 North Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | 26% | 46% | $19,359 |
| 2 | Dickinson State University | 37% | 51% | $14,092 |
| 3 | Minot State University | 65% | 45% | $12,703 |
| 4 | University of Mary | 75% | 67% | $17,770 |
| 5 | University of North Dakota | 77% | 60% | $18,551 |
| 6 | University of Jamestown | 88% | 49% | $19,567 |
| 7 | North Dakota State University | 95% | 64% | $15,543 |
| 8 | Valley City State University | 99% | 53% | $11,890 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Dakota colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Jamestown
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Jamestown admissions questions
What is the University of Jamestown acceptance rate?
University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 979 of 1,047 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Jamestown require the SAT or ACT?
University of Jamestown does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Jamestown?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (251 of 979).
Is University of Jamestown getting harder to get into?
University of Jamestown accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 94% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Jamestown overview