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University of Jamestown

University of Jamestown is a private nonprofit university in a remote town with 964 students and a 88% acceptance rate.

Jamestown, North Dakota · Private nonprofit · Town, remote · 964 students

NCAA Division II · North Star Athletic Association

Admission rate

88%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$19,567

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

49%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

64%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$56,621

10 years after entry

Students

964

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$14,788
$30,001–48,000$14,826
$48,001–75,000$18,260
$75,001–110,000$20,408
Over $110,000$21,448

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Exercise Science and Kinesiology27
Business Administration and Management26
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse17
Psychology12
Elementary Education and Teaching9
Accounting8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management8
History6
Show the other 24 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences6
Computer and Information Sciences5
Mechanical Engineering5
History Teacher Education4
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies4
Behavioral Aspects of Health4
Medical Informatics4
Communication3
Engineering/Industrial Management3
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness3
Financial Planning and Services3
Environmental Science2
Biochemistry2
Political Science and Government2
Graphic Design2
Banking and Financial Support Services2
Business/Commerce1
Art/Art Studies1
General Studies1
English Language and Literature1
Biology Teacher Education1
Music Teacher Education1
Health Teacher Education1
Curriculum and Instruction1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, North Star Athletic Association

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, North Star Athletic Association

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Jamestown, ND

21,546 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Hector International (FAR)

Nearest hub airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.8 of 20

Elevation

1,483 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

1°F

July high

81°F

Annual snowfall

46.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

9 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$800 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size