Your chances of getting into Jamestown College
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at JC is 92%. Its admission rate is the 7th lowest in North Dakota.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into JC and can you get accepted?
Jamestown College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 936 out of the 1,017 who applied were admitted.
Jamestown College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.25. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Can you get into JC?
92% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to Jamestown College you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 3.25 or better
- Earn B grades in high school
- Score 1020 on the SAT
- Score 20 on the ACT
JC GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Jamestown College?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into JC are to have around a 3.25 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.
If your high school grades are above the average 3.25 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as JC accepts 92% of applicants.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at JC is 3.25 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #7 in North Dakota for highest average GPA.
Importance of GPA
Since JC is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.
*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.25 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
JC SAT Scores
Testing Requirements
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Jamestown College. The school has a test blind policy.
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 450 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 450 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 900 |
| SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 560 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 580 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 1140 |
| Average SAT Score | 1020
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Jamestown College?
Average Score & Range
The average SAT score at JC is 1020 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 900-1140. Students who get into Jamestown College score in the top 78 percent of all SAT test takers.. JC ranks #8 in the state of North Dakota for highest average SAT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
You should target scoring 1020 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. JC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 900 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 900, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 780, but scores this low are outside the normal range.
Score Submission Requirements
Jamestown College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".
View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by SAT Score
The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1020, you have around a 92% chance of being admitted. A 1140 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.
JC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 15 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 17 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 23 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 26 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 24 |
| Average ACT Score | 20
|
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for students to get into JC?
Score Range
The average ACT score for admitted students to JC is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 24. The school ranks #5 in North Dakota for highest average ACT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.
Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 83 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Jamestown College.
Score Submission Requirements
You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Jamestown College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".
Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by ACT Score
Here are your predicted chances of getting into JC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 92% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 96% with a 24 ACT score.
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 433 | 584 | 1,017 |
| Accepted | 380 | 556 | 936 |
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 95% | 92% |
| Enrolled | 114 | 143 | 257 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 30% | 26% | 27% |
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Jamestown College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Jamestown College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) |
| High School GPA | Required to be considered for admission |
| High School Class Rank | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Admission Requirements Summary
Because Jamestown College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.25 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1020 and ACT of 20 will almost guarantee your admission.
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200156 IPEDS survey data for Jamestown College.
FAQs
Does Jamestown College prefer SAT or ACT?
17% of students submit their SAT scores to JC. 83% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Jamestown College?
92% of those who apply are granted admission to JC. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Jamestown College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 900 and 1140. The average SAT score is 1020. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Jamestown College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 24. The average ACT score is 20. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.