University of Jamestown Acceptance Rate
Jamestown, North Dakota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,047
- Admitted
- 979
- Yield
- 25.6%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Jamestown's acceptance rate has risen from 64.4% in 2014–15 to 93.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 839 to 1,047 (+25%) over that period.
Its 93.5% rate makes University of Jamestown more selective than about 13% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked North Dakota schools, it is more selective than about 17%.
University of Jamestown has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 25.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 839 | 540 | 64.4% | 208 |
| 2015–16 | 1,131 | 735 | 65% | 231 |
| 2016–17 | 1,560 | 894 | 57.3% | 262 |
| 2017–18 | 1,154 | 753 | 65.3% | 235 |
| 2018–19 | 1,356 | 834 | 61.5% | 270 |
| 2019–20 | 1,106 | 766 | 69.3% | 259 |
| 2020–21 | 1,356 | 975 | 71.9% | 267 |
| 2021–22 | 1,264 | 958 | 75.8% | 325 |
| 2022–23 | 1,017 | 936 | 92% | 257 |
| 2023–24 | 1,047 | 979 | 93.5% | 251 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 415 | 383 | 92.3% |
| Men | 632 | 596 | 94.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Jamestown compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Jamestown's acceptance rate?
University of Jamestown's acceptance rate is 93.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (979 admitted of 1,047 applicants).
Is University of Jamestown test optional?
University of Jamestown is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Jamestown?
University of Jamestown received 1,047 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 979.
Is University of Jamestown getting harder to get into?
University of Jamestown has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.4% in 2014–15 to 93.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uj.edu/.