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James Madison University

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Acceptance Rate 86 %
SAT Average 1,225
Tuition & Fees $29,564
($12,638)
Student Population 21,594
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,202

Academic Overview

James Madison University Campus, Harrisonburg, VA
James Madison University is a public, four-years institute located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2022 tuition & fees is $12,638 for Virginia residents and $29,564 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 21,594 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 86% and the graduation rate is 82% 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.

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2022 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2021-2022, JMU's tuition & fees is $12,638 for Virginia residents and $29,564 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2022 average tuition & fees are $12,514 for in-state students and $29,746 for out-of-state students.
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2022 Tuition & Fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,638$29,564
Graduate$12,514$29,746
[Chart] 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2022 key academic statistics at JMU. The acceptance rate of JMU is 86% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26%. The average graduation rate is 82% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,202 and 35% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 21,594 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 86 %.
Acceptance Rate
86%
Graduation Rate for James Madison University is 82 %
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate for James Madison University is 89 %
Retention Rate
89%
Student Population for James Madison University is 21,594
Student Population
21,594
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 $8,202 at James Madison University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,202

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/inst2020/317.pdf?v=1567780311556
Disability Servicehttps://www.jmu.edu/ods/

Offered Degrees

JMU offers 97 major programs through online and on-site education where 7 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree490
Post Bachelor's Degree85
Master's Degree271
Post Master's Degree10
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship70
Doctor's degree - professional practice40

Special Learning Opportunities

James Madison University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:6,338)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,292)

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✔

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