by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UJ degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UJ measures up.
UJ is ranked #1,816 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 1% for value). Within North Dakota, it ranks #19 of 20 for value.
Among the majors UJ offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #39 of 66 |
| Teacher Education | #63 of 308 |
| Registered Nursing | #592 of 966 |
| Nursing | #592 of 966 |
| Business Administration / Management | #674 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #674 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #688 of 1,251 |
| Health Professions | #755 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed UJ value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Jamestown is ranked #5 out of #14 in North Dakota for quality and #19 out of #20 for North Dakota value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the UJ financial aid page to be sure.
University of Jamestown is ranked #1,816 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education University of Jamestown provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UJ costs about $19,937. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $79,747 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $38,058 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $19,567 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $19,937 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $79,747 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about UJ net price and the factors that affect it.
What UJ costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UJ degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $152,232 | — | — |
| All Students | $79,747 | #1,816 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,268 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $152,232 | — | — |
| All Students | $79,747 | #19 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,268 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UJ shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,596 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,178 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,174 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,157 |
| Over $110K | $21,810 |
About 98% of UJ undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,105 per year. Get more details on the UJ financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average UJ cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.