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Jamestown, ND · Fargo, ND
| University of Jamestown | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,567/yr | $15,543/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,788/yr | $9,370/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $23,199 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,826/yr | $11,343/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,260/yr | $11,923/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,408/yr | $16,082/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,448/yr | $18,856/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,990/yr | $9,928/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,990/yr | $9,928/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,300/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,200/yr | $3,476/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $38,013/yr | $23,716/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $24,990/yr | $11,110/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $24,990/yr | $15,764/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 61% | 52% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 95% |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1150 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 19–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 16–23 · Math 16–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,047 | 7,331 |
| Students accepted | 979 | 7,024 |
| Students who enrolled | 251 | 2,214 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 26% | 32% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 49% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 67% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $56,621/yr | $62,203/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,508–$77,491 | $43,700–$85,613 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 50% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 50% | 66% |
| Black students graduating | 7.7% | 46% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 42% | 49% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $51,151/yr | $54,312/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 37% | 46% |
| Pell students who graduate | 29% | 55% |
| First-gen students who finish | 31% | 55% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 48% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,638/yr | $57,779/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 18% · Health Professions 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 13% · Engineering 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 13% of degrees | Engineering — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $74,094/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $118,142/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 24% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,041 | 9,471 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 327 | 2,190 |
| Average professor pay | $7,294/mo | $10,624/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 98% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $77,812 | $80,195 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Jamestown, ND | Fargo, ND |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1883 | 1890 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.2% | 0.9% |
| Men | 56% | 49% |
| Women | 44% | 51% |
| White students | 72% | 84% |
| Black students | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.3% | 3.7% |
| Asian students | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Other / not reported | 8.1% | 1.9% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 28% | 17% |
| Part-time students | 5.8% | 8.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,448/yr | $11,618/yr |
| Endowment | $45.1M | $486.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 875 | 5,563 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,130/yr | $4,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,440/yr | $5,165/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 586 | 453 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.7M | $5.3M |
| Athletics budget | $8.8M | $34.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $8.8M | $34.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $171,400 | $518,580 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.