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James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA
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#3 in Federal Region III Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeAssociate
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$15,478 Virginia Residents
$36,694 Out-of-State
cheaper$13,080 Virginia Residents
$30,528 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$18,013 Virginia Residents
$34,085 Out-of-State
More$9,388Average Financial Aid AmountLess$8,832
Admission
Lower1,240 SAT
26 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Easier78.31%Acceptance RateTighter56.98%
Lower20.21%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable27.75%
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 Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller22,224Total EnrollmentLarger38,170
Smaller20,346Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger30,434
Smaller1,878Graduate Student PopulationLarger7,736
Smaller1,036Online Student PopulationLarger1,625
Completion & Outcomes
Lower81%Graduate RateHigher86%
Lower89%Retention RateHigher91%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456)
Faculties
17 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
1,318Number of faculties2,341
Lower$89,839Average Faculty SalaryHigher$114,302
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.