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James Madison University

James Madison University is a large, public institution located in Harrisonburg, va. Founded in 1908, James Madison University offers undergraduate degrees in 94 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 19,968 undergraduates
cost $13,092
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Admissions Academics Tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into James Madison University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 78.3%
SAT score average 1241
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $70
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! James Madison University is known for one of its top majors: Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Communication and Media Studies
Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,092
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,040
Books & supplies $1,176
Other expenses $4,200
Cost of attendance* $30,508
Financial aid package $12,450
Estimated cost $18,058 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,152
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,040
Books & supplies $1,176
Other expenses $4,200
Cost of attendance* $47,568
Financial aid package $12,450
Estimated cost $35,118 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? James Madison University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,968, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

22,760

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
70%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At James Madison University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
phone 540-568-6211
address www.jmu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about James Madison University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is James Madison University?

James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, va.

What is the acceptance rate at James Madison University? 

The acceptance rate for James Madison University is 78%.

What’s the average GPA for James Madison University?

The average high school GPA for James Madison University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at James Madison University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at James Madison University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $122,032.

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