Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003721
- Phone: (804) 371-3000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.75%FINANCIAL AID RATE
63%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,998Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
College Video Tour
School Map
James Madison University
1651 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA
James Madison University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Harrisonburg, VA and publically funded. Enrollment at JMU is nearly nineteen thousand yearly.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Communications And Journalism
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to JMU. Scores between 23 - 27 on the ACT or 1630 - 1930 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. 60% of those who apply are accepted to JMU, of which 30% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at jmu.edu.
The tuition at James Madison University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $9,300 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $24,000 annually. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $4,600 each year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The James Madison University "Dukes" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students who wish to get more about this school can visit their website at http://www.jmu.edu/.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants James Madison University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
James Madison University has a total student population of about 22,000, where graduate students make up roughly 21% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $17,800. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $70 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $7,300-$8,700
- Out-of-State: $24,000-$28,280
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $240-$290 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $790-$950 per credit unit
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 63% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 30% | $8,489 |
Receiving Student Loans | 43% | $8,401 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, James Madison University may provide services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Dance Program
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Psychology (Psy.D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
James Madison University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Basketball (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Track and Field (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by James Madison University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Biotechnology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Finance (B)
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- International Business (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Education (C, M)
- Special Education (M)
- Guidance Counselor (M)
Engineering
- Engineering (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- School Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
- Public Administration (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Management (B, M)
- Sports Medicine (B, M)
Social Sciences
- International Relations (B)
- Political Science (B, M)
- Economics (B)
- Geography (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to James Madison University.
- Virginia Military Institute in Charlottesville, VA (56 miles away)
- University of Mary Washington in Staunton, VA (76 miles away)
- Longwood University in Lynchburg, VA (83 miles away)
- Frostburg State University in Frederick, MD (83 miles away)
- Shepherd University in Salem, WV (89 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Virginia
- See all public colleges in Virginia
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003721
- Phone: (804) 371-3000
- School Homepage