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James Madison University

Acceptance Rate 78.31 %
SAT Average 1,240
Tuition & Fees $30,790
($13,576)
Student Population 22,224
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,388

Academic Overview

James Madison University Campus, Harrisonburg, VA
James Madison University is a public, four-years institute located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $13,576 for Virginia residents and $30,790 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,080 for Virginia residents and $30,528 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 22,224 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 78.31% and the graduation rate is 81% last year.
The salary after graduation from James Madison University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $63,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, JMU's tuition & fees is $13,576 for Virginia residents and $30,790 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $13,080 for in-state students and $30,528 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$13,576$30,790
Graduate$13,080$30,528
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at JMU. The acceptance rate of JMU is 78.31% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.21%. The average graduation rate is 81% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,388 and 35% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 22,224 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for James Madison University is 78.31 %.
Acceptance Rate
78.31%
Graduation Rate for James Madison University is 81 %
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate for James Madison University is 89 %
Retention Rate
89%
Student Population for James Madison University is 22,224
Student Population
22,224
Student to Faculty Ratio for James Madison University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,388 at James Madison University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,388

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone540-568-6211
WEBwww.jmu.edu/
Admissionwww.jmu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidwww.jmu.edu/finaid
Net Price Calculatorwww.jmu.edu/financialaid/calculators/index.shtml
Veterans Tuitionwww.jmu.edu/registrar/veterans/
Athletichttps://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/public_reports/inst2021/317.pdf?v=1567780311556
Disability Servicehttps://www.jmu.edu/ods/

Offered Degrees

JMU offers 99 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's520
Master's291
Doctorate (Research)80
Post-Bachelor's Certificate92
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

James Madison University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:6,645)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,190)

Veterans Benefits

James Madison University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges