School Information

79.9
Total Cost $19,302
Total Enrollment 18,971
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

James Madison University

http://www.jmu.edu/
800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
(540) 568-6211

We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At James Madison University, 55.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 26.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,020), and 36% receive loans ($6,100 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,386.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending James Madison University is $11,893 per year.

Yearly Tuition
James Madison University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,244
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $19,376
Tuition Graduate in State $6,432
Tuition Graduate Out of State $20,160
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,302
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $31,434
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 19,245 people applied to James Madison University. Of the applicants, 65.0% were admitted (59.0% male & 69.0% female ) and 63.0% accepted (34.0% male and 30.0% female)

Of the 17,281 undergraduate students at James Madison University, 5.0% are part-time. A majority (97.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 42.0% of the 1,690 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     67.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     92.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     65.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     81.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     81.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 540-568-3332
Admissions Office Email admissions@jmu.edu
Admissions Office Address JMU Office of Admissions Sonner Hall, MSC 0101 481 Bluestone Dr. Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to James Madison University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
James Madison University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
 
James Madison University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 153 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 136 4
Biotechnology 17
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 816 103
Accounting 128 63
Business Administration and Management, General 151 40
Business/Managerial Economics 18
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 17
Finance, General 187
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 79
International Business/Trade/Commerce 38
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 198
Communication, journalism, and related programs 327
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 327
Computer and information sciences and support services 90 15
Computer and Information Sciences, General 55 15
Information Science/Studies 35
Education 27 316
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 8
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 35
Education, General 214
Education, Other 27
Health Teacher Education 22
Mathematics Teacher Education 3
Special Education and Teaching, General 34
English language and literature/letters 167 14
English Language and Literature, General 141 5
Technical and Business Writing 26 9
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 32
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 32
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 39
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 39
Health professions and related clinical sciences 426 79 8
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 12
Athletic Training/Trainer 19
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 0 7
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 205
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 27
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 103
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 20
Physician Assistant 20
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 72 27 1
History 75 19
History, General 75 19
Legal professions and studies 75
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD) 75
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 225
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 225
Mathematics and statistics 40
Mathematics, General 40
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 67 10
Science, Technology and Society 67 10
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 177 40
Health and Physical Education, General 177 40
Philosophy and religious studies 24
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 24
Physical sciences 54
Chemistry, General 22
Geology/Earth Science, General 18
Physics, General 14
Psychology 208 9 14
Psychology, General 208 4 6
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology 8
School Psychology 5
Public administration and social service professions 74 14
Public Administration 21 14
Social Work 53
Social sciences 331 17
Anthropology 37
Economics, General 35
Geography 35
International Relations and Affairs 73
Political Science and Government, General 73 17
Social Sciences, General 35
Sociology 43
Visual and performing arts 230 15
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 23
Art/Art Studies, General 107 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 31
Music Performance, General 69 11
 
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