University of Jamestown 2023-2024 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Jamestown, North DakotaLocation

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Estd1883established year

1135enrollment

Private (Not for Profit)

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University of Jamestown is a private university in North Dakota which was established as Jamestown College in 1883. The University of Jamestown offers bachelor's degrees in Arts, Science, and Science in Nursing, master's degrees education, leadership and clinical counselling and doctor of physical therapy. The University offers a liberal arts curriculum in 40 areas of study.

In Fall 2023, University of Jamestown received 1,106 applications out of which 69% were accepted. Seeking admission to the University of Jamestown can be easy for students with good academic records if all requirements are duly fulfilled. The total population of the university comprises 1,115 students out of which 50 are international students representing 21 countries.

Before applying for admission to the University of Jamestown, students must take note of the following points:

The University operates on a rolling admission basis.
Application decisions can be expected within a week from the receipt of application and supporting materials.
International applicants must complete the application along with all credentials at least 60 days before the beginning of the term.
Students can submit applications free of cost.
The University does not require GRE or GMAT scores for admission to graduate programs.
Students are guaranteed an internship at the end of their program.
The University makes education affordable by offering financial aid to 100% of its students.

COVID-19 Admission Updates

Due to COVID-19, the university has suspended the requirement of academic scores of ACT or SAT.

Highlights

Application Portal	University Application Portal
Application Fee	No fee required
Mode of Payment	VISA, Discover card, Master Card, Local Bank Transfer
Acceptance Rate	69%
Average SAT score	990
Average ACT score	19
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Work Experience	Not required
Financial aid	Loans, Scholarships and Grants

University of Jameswork Admission Deadlines

Application process for both undergraduate and graduate programs is on a rolling basis. International applicants must apply early keeping in mind the length of visa processing.

University of Jamestown International Student Admissions

University of Jamestown welcomes applications from students all around the world. Admission process for both domestic and international students is conducted online. International aspirants have some additional requirements.

Application Portal: International Student Application

Application Fee: No application fee

Basic Admission Requirements: International applicants must fulfill the following requirements to be considered for admission:

Official transcripts from high school/ university previously attended.
Transcripts must be evaluated by InCred Transcripts Evaluation Services.
ACT or SAT scores (Optional)
- Minimum ACT score: 19; or
- Minimum SAT score: 990
Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Proof of English proficiency
Copy of passport
Proof of financial stability
Proof of health insurance

Documents should be sent to one of the following:

Donovan Gibson
Office of Admission
University of Jamestown
6081 College Lane
Jamestown, ND 58405
USA

Email: dgibson@uj.edu

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All international applicants are required to submit scores of English proficiency tests to get admission. The minimum scores required by the university are given in the table below:

Test	Minimum Requirements
TOEFL (CBT)	525
TOEFL (PBT)	197
TOEFL (iBT)	70
IELTS	6.0

Visa Process for International Students

International students willing to study in the U.S. must apply for a student visa. Students can apply for a visa only after receiving the Form I-20 from the university. The documents required to apply for a F-1 student visa include:

Form I-20
Certificate of Finances
Bank Letter
Copy of passport

Atlast, the students must schedule a visa interview.

University of Jamestown Undergraduate Admissions

University of Jamestown offers programs covering 40 areas of study including Computer Science, Biology, History, Economics, Mathematics, Psychology and many more. The requirements for freshmen admission to all programs are similar.

Where to Apply: Online Application for Admission

Application Fee: No fee required

Admission Requirements: Applicants must fulfill the following requirements for admission to undergraduate programs:

Official high school transcripts/ GED certificate
Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
SAT or ACT scores
- Minimum ACT score: 19; or
- Minimum SAT score: 990
Proof of English language proficiency

Documents should be sent to one of the following:

Office of Admission
University of Jamestown
6081 College Lane
Jamestown, ND 58405

Admission@uj.edu
Fax: 701-253-4318

University of Jamestown Graduate Admissions

University of Jamestown offers only three master’s degrees including Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and Master of Science in Clinical Counselling.

Where to Apply: Online Application

Application Fee: No application fee

Admission Requirements: The requirements for admission to the graduate programs are given in the table below:

Requirements	Master of Education	Master of Arts in Leadership	MS in Clinical Counseling
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required
Application fee	No fee	No fee	No fee
GPA	2.75	3.0	3.0
GMAT/GRE	Not required	Not required	Not required
Letter of recommendation	Required, 2 letters	Required, 2 letters	Required, 2 letters
Resume	Required	Required	Required
Personal essay	Required	Required	Required
Proof of English proficiency	Required	Required	Required
Interview	Not required	Not required	Not required

University of Jamestown has a moderately selective admission process. If applicants fulfil all the requirements for admission stated by the university then it will be not difficult to get admission. The University reviews applications holistically considering all aspects of the application. Admission decisions are made within one week from the completion of application. Upon acceptance, international students need to submit a request for an I-20 form. The I-20 form will be sent to them via Fedex.