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Jamestown is located in a self-contained town, in Jamestown, North Dakota. 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. Students at the school often study fine arts.
The admissions department at Jamestown does not accept all those who apply. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Jamestown offers classes to 1,026 students (986 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Dakota Athletic Conference competitions. The school 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
http://www.jc.edu
Jamestown awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 40 | business management, accounting, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 36 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, music teaching, chemistry teaching, biology teaching, math teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 24 | registered nursing |
| Science | 16 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | history, English composition, English, Spanish language |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Media | 9 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | health and physical education |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 3 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Mathematics | 1 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Jamestown in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 188 | 31 |
In 2005, Jamestown had a total enrollment of 1,026 students (986 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 50% |
| Minnesota | 13% |
| South Dakota | 9% |
| Montana | 9% |
| Washington | 6% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Jamestown offers campus housing for 704 of its 986 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jamestown, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,026 | 1,003 | 98% | 270 | 27% |
| Men | 498 | 484 | 97% | 131 | 27% |
| Women | 528 | 519 | 98% | 139 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| 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 | $ 10,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,000 |
| Room and board | $ 4,130 |
| Room charge | $ 1,760 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,370 |
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 27 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $49,310 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $44,435 | 10 | $41,133 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $42,250 | 9 | $38,889 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $37,749 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $44,478 | 27 | $40,068 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Track | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 128 | 54 | 182 |
| Football | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| Track | 37 | 13 | 50 |
| Basketball | 17 | 5 | 22 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 36 | 49 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts 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
History, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
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 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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