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Jamestown College, JC, is a private, co-educational, four year, liberal arts college in Jamestown, North Dakota that was established in 1883 by Presbyterian settlers. The present college campus is over 110 acres. The US News and World Report ranked JC at the 43rd position among Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest) category for 2010. It has also been designated a tier 1 college. Programs are offered at the bachelors degree level in areas like business and IT, teaching, nursing, humanities, and fine art.
Jamestown College participates in the Dakota Athletic Conference and Division II of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Its athletics teams compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling. The nickname of the athletics teams of JC is Jimmies. The college students' population includes students from nine different countries. Financial aid in the form of grants, loans, work study programs and scholarships, like the Wilson Scholarship and the Presbyterian Clergy Scholarship, is available to eligible students.
Jamestown is located in a self-contained town, in Jamestown, ND. The school is officially a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Jamestown is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about Jamestown is its wide range of programs leading to degrees.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 420 to 530 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 540 or higher on the math SAT.
The school offers classes to 1,024 students (1,030 full-time equivalent).
Jamestown has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Jamestown does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Dakota Athletic Conference competitions. Jamestown offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We are a community dedicated to the development of wholeness in our students through adherence to a curriculum of academic excellence which balances the ideals of the liberal arts tradition and sound professional preparation, within a Christian atmosphere of self-discipline, responsibility, and concern for continuing growth of the individual."
More complete details are provided below.
Jamestown College
608 6th St NE
Jamestown, ND 58405
General Phone: (701) 252-3467
http://www.jc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 33 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, history teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 32 | business management, accounting, MIS, financial planning |
| Science | 13 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | history courses, history, English, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language, German language, English composition |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 4 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer science, information technology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Jamestown in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 166 | 38 |
In 2007-2008, Jamestown had a total enrollment of 1,024 students (1,030 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 45% |
| Minnesota | 19% |
| Montana | 7% |
| South Dakota | 7% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Jamestown offers campus housing for 690 of its 1,030 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Jamestown, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Dakota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 883 | 592 | 67% | 274 | 46% |
| Men | 560 | 338 | 60% | 145 | 43% |
| Women | 323 | 254 | 79% | 129 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,035 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,035 |
| Room and board | $ 4,850 |
| Room charge | $ 2,070 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,780 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Jamestown participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 299000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 30 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $55,640 | 5 | $54,145 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $52,571 | 8 | $46,925 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $44,834 | 7 | $44,057 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $43,067 | 5 | $41,560 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $49,962 | 25 | $46,493 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Track | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 254 | 141 | 395 |
| Football | 105 | 0 | 105 |
| Track | 46 | 46 | 92 |
| Basketball | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| Baseball | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 69 | 102 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Financial Planning and Services
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jamestown Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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