University of Jamestown

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,000

2024 Average Net Price

$20,510

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

88.1%

965 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,376

94.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

49%

128 Graduates

About

University of Jamestown is a higher education institution located in Stutsman County, ND. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Jamestown were General Educational Leadership & Administration (45 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (26 degrees), and Curriculum & Instruction (23 degrees).

In 2024, 322 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Jamestown. 50.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (218 degrees), 9.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Jamestown is $24,000, which is $0 approximately the same the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Jamestown is $24,000, which is $0 approximately the same the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,510.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending University of Jamestown received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,000

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Jamestown was $24,000. The cost of tuition at University of Jamestown is $0 approximately the same than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Jamestown (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,510

2024 Value

1.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Jamestown had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,510. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Jamestown grew by 1.85%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Jamestown (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,920

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Jamestown was of $8,920 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.21% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Jamestown (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at University of Jamestown received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Jamestown (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Jamestown received 965 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.83% annual growth. Out of those 965 applicants, 850 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,376 students enrolled at University of Jamestown in 2024. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Jamestown has an overall enrollment yield of 36.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

850

Accepted Out of 965

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Jamestown was 88.1% (850 admissions from 965 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 93.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 7.83%, while admissions declined by 13.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Jamestown (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

17% of enrolled first-time students at University of Jamestown in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Jamestown had a total enrollment of 1,376 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Jamestown is 1,301 students and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at University of Jamestown are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Jamestown, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.6% White, 6.32% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Two or More Races, 3.05% Black or African American, 0.872% Asian, 0.581% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.291% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Jamestown in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.9%), followed by White Female (31.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (24.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Jamestown in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,376 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Jamestown is 1,301 and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at University of Jamestown are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Jamestown (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Jamestown was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Jamestown had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Jamestown (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
985 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
87 enrolled students
Two or More Races
46 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Jamestown is 71.6% White, 6.32% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Two or More Races, 3.05% Black or African American, 0.872% Asian, 0.581% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.291% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 120 students (8.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 6 more women than men received degrees from University of Jamestown. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Jamestown is white (218 degrees awarded). There were 9.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Jamestown is General Educational Leadership & Administration (45 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (26 degrees) and Curriculum & Instruction (23 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Jamestown, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees awarded), Education (85 degrees), and History (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Jamestown are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,790,374 people), Accountants & auditors (1,066,612 people), Other managers (936,891 people), Secondary school teachers (624,161 people), and Financial managers (577,122 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Jamestown in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees awarded), Education (85 degrees), History (6 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), and Business (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Jamestown are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of Jamestown are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees awarded), Education (85 degrees), History (6 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), and Business (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Jamestown are Elementary & secondary schools (3,625,162 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (792,533 people), Computer Systems Design (695,887 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (681,158 people), and Construction (513,667 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Jamestown.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
29 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
28 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Jamestown was General Business Administration & Management with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Jamestown according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

158

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

164

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 158 degrees were awarded to men at University of Jamestown, which is 0.963 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (164).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Jamestown by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 24 degrees were awarded to men at University of Jamestown in General Business Administration & Management, which is 4.8 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 38 degrees were awarded to men at University of Jamestown in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 5.43 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% of students graduating from University of Jamestown completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Jamestown is Female and Hispanic or Latino (63.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
218 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Jamestown is white (218 degrees awarded). There were 9.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

15.8% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
154 degrees awarded
White Female
146 degrees awarded
White Female
138 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Jamestown is white female (154 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (146 degrees).

Operations

University of Jamestown has an endowment valued at nearly $45.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.03M (13.4%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Jamestown had a total salary expenditure of 34.6M. University of Jamestown employs 33 Assistant professors, 30 Professors and 20 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Jamestown are Female Assistant professor (20), Female Professor (15), and Male Professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Jamestown are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Sales and related with 20 employees.

Endowment

$45.1M

2024 Endowment

5.93%

growth from 2023

University of Jamestown has an endowment valued at about $45.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Jamestown grew 5.93% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $772k lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Jamestown (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.2M

2024 Salaries

8.57%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Jamestown paid a median of $15.2M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($34.6M) and a 8.57% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.26% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.45% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.76M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Jamestown paid a total of $6.76M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Jamestown were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, and Sales and related with 20 employees.

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