University of Jamestown's published cost of attendance is $38,013. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $38,013 |
| Tuition and Fees | $24,990 |
| Room and Board | $9,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$18,446 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,567 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,788 |
| $30–48k | $14,826 |
| $48–75k | $18,260 |
| $75–110k | $20,408 |
| $110k+ | $21,448 |
University of Jamestown's published cost of attendance is $38,013. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $14,788; middle-income families pay around $18,260; higher-income families pay approximately $21,448. Azimuth ranks University of Jamestown #763 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The institution participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and aid packages typically combine grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the role of need-based aid in reshaping affordability for families across the income spectrum. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,209; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,388, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Jamestown earn median 4-year earnings of $59,388, placing University of Jamestown in the 44.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Jamestown sits in the 55.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Jamestown #591 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Jamestown's concentration in Business. Kinesiology is the largest program with 26 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $65,831, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 20 students earning $61,462, while Nursing with 16 graduates earns $74,007. Teacher Education and Subject-Specific Teacher Education round out the top programs, with 12 and 11 graduates respectively earning $49,410 and $48,203. This program mix positions University of Jamestown as a focused institution where business-oriented pathways drive consistent early-career outcomes for graduates entering professional and management roles.
