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University of Jamestown

University of Jamestown
6000 College Lane
Jamestown, ND 58405

Official telephone: (701) 252-3467
Toll-free telephone: (800) 336-2554
Fax number: (701) 253-4318
Website: www.uj.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Mike Heitkamp,
Dean of Enrollment Management
Contacting the office: 701 252-3467, extension 5562
800 336-2554 (toll free)
701 253-4318 (fax)
admissions@uj.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum composite ACT score of 19 and minimum 2.5 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 4 required, 4 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 14 required, 16 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
  • Auditions required for scholarships.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.46
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 82%
Average SAT I: 468 verbal, 480 math
Average ACT: 23 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 18 - 28
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 20%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: Notification of admission is sent upon receipt of completed application.
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,131
Number of applicants offered admission: 735 (65%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 231 (31%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 40%
Tuition deposit amount: $250, refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 semester

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