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James Madison University

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Acceptance Rate 71.52 %
SAT Average 1,250
Tuition & Fees $31,312
($13,966)
Student Population 22,740
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $4,311

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 2025 tuition & fees is $13,966 for Virginia residents and $31,312 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,464 for Virginia residents and $30,984 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 22,740 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 71.52% and the graduation rate is 80% 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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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, JMU's tuition & fees is $13,966 for Virginia residents and $31,312 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $13,464 for in-state students and $30,984 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$13,966$31,312
Graduate$13,464$30,984
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at JMU. The acceptance rate of JMU is 71.52% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.16%. The average graduation rate is 80% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,311 and 88% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 22,740 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 71.52 %.
Acceptance Rate
71.52%
Graduation Rate for James Madison University is 80 %
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate for James Madison University is 92 %
Retention Rate
92%
Student Population for James Madison University is 22,740
Student Population
22,740
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 $4,311 at James Madison University.
Financial Aid Amount
$4,311

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/inst2022/317.pdf?v=1567780311556
Disability Servicehttps://www.jmu.edu/ods/

Offered Degrees

JMU offers 104 major programs through online and on-site education where 6 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's570
Master's292
Doctorate (Research)80
Post-Bachelor's Certificate94
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✔
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