University of Jamestown

The University of Jamestown features small, interactive classes that allow students to develop strong connections with their instructors and fellow learners. In addition, because the university does not hire graduate assistants, full- or part-time faculty members teach all courses, helping ensure students benefit from expert instruction. Likely a result of this focus on student learning, 98% of UJ graduates find a job or enroll in graduate school within six months of earning their degree. The university offers both graduate and undergraduate programs in fields such as leadership, education, clinical counseling, and physical therapy. Four bachelor's degrees and three master's degrees are also available online, with curricula specifically designed for distance education students. First-year applicants typically need a high school GPA of at least 2.5 and an ACT score of 19 or higher (or 990 or higher on the SAT). Prospective students with lower scores must submit an essay outlining their plans for college success. All undergraduate students who live on campus are guaranteed at least $8,000 per year in scholarship funding.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
87% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
61% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
High school rank: | Not required or recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Required | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
14k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
83%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
6 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
7 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
8 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
9 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
10 | Engineering | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
11 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
12 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
13 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
14 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
15 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
16 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
17 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
18 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
19 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✔ |
20 | Legal Professions And Studies | ✕ | ✕ | ✔ |
21 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
22 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
23 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
24 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
25 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
26 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
27 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
28 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
29 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
30 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
31 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✔ |
32 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
33 | Transportation And Materials Moving | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
34 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |