Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Online | jmu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, James Madison University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 21,176 prospective students applied, and 18,265 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,767 enrolled in the school. 19,838 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,328 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,460 plus fees of $5,178. JMU is ranked 258 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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JMU is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for James Madison University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#258 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#72 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#431 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1310 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.57 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,098 |
| Other Fees | $5,178 |
| Room and Board | $11,550 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,002 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,288 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,098 |
| Other Fees | $5,178 |
| Room and Board | $11,550 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,002 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,628 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 16% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232423 IPEDS survey data for James Madison University.
Current students may use the James Madison University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.