2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$20,095

Net Price

76%

Admitted

34%

Enrolled

55%

Graduation Rate

11/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Jamestown

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,276. In 2021, there were 16 psychology and social work graduates.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

16

Total Enrollment

1,276

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Jamestown offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology16
Total Graduates16
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 1,264 students applied to the University of Jamestown. The university admitted 76% and 34% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for North Dakota universities is 2,362. On average, all North Dakota institutions admit 84% and 48% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Jamestown students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 72%. Compared to all North Dakota four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Jamestown is 55%, compared to 52% for all North Dakota universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 48%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UJ to North Dakota Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Jamestown to the average of all North Dakota four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UJ

1,264

Applicants

76%

Percent Admitted

34%

Percent Enrolled

72%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

55%

Graduation Rate

ND Colleges

2,362

Applicants

84%

Percent Admitted

48%

Percent Enrolled

70%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

52%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 78 or 66% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 40 or 34% part-time faculty members employed at University of Jamestown. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 78 or 66%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UJ

11 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

66%

Percent Full-Time

34%

Percent Part-Time

66%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

ND Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

72%

Percent Full-Time

28%

Percent Part-Time

67%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Jamestown the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $22,718, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,300.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $4,106 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Jamestown in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Jamestown2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$8,316
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,200
Total Living Expenses$11,516
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$22,718
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,300
Total Undergraduate Expenses$35,534
In-State, Graduate Tuition$4,106
In-State, Graduate Fees$0
Total Graduate Expenses$4,106
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Jamestown is $20,095. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare University of Jamestown to all North Dakota universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UJ

$35,534

Cost to Attend

$15,525

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$20,095

Net Price

ND Colleges

$21,450

Cost to Attend

$7,144

Average Financial Aid

97%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,966

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 261 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 903 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $15,525.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid903$15,525
Pell Grants271$4,836
Federal Student Loans641$6,575
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Jamestown to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UJ

903

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

271

Number of Pell Grants

15%

Pell Grants

641

Federal Student Loans

35%

Federal Student Loans

ND Colleges

2,207

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

611

Number of Pell Grants

14%

Pell Grants

1,449

Federal Student Loans

34%

Federal Student Loans

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