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James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
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Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
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#3 in Federal Region III Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$13,576 Virginia Residents
$30,790 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$60,663
cheaper$13,080 Virginia Residents
$30,528 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$37,074
Less$9,388Average Financial Aid AmountMore$27,159
Admission
Lower1,240 SAT
26 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,330 SAT
29 ACT
Tighter78.31%Acceptance RateEasier79.61%
Favorable20.21%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower9.95%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller22,224Total EnrollmentLarger22,344
Larger20,346Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller14,021
Smaller1,878Graduate Student PopulationLarger8,323
Smaller1,036Online Student PopulationLarger4,477
Completion & Outcomes
Higher81%Graduate RateLower78%
Higher89%Retention RateLower87%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,411)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,351)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty9 to 1
1,318Number of faculties2,193
Lower$89,839Average Faculty SalaryHigher$107,827
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.