JMU Demographics & Diversity
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Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
Racial Diversity
LowA college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at JMU are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
Gender Diversity
Extremely LowThere are 112% more female students than male students enrolled at James Madison University with a gender ratio of 5% women to 2% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, JMU has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
LowJMU serves a low number of students outside of Virginia, with 69 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
Median Household Income
$81,580 per year14% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
Enrollment
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232423.
Last updated: August 2026