James Madison University (JMU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,513
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	82%

Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, JMU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that JMU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

James Madison University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

JMU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,638

Cost of attendance at James Madison University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,564

Cost of attendance at James Madison University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 31 of freshman students at James Madison University received on average $9,594 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,594

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	625	14%	$4,630	$2,893,883
Other Federal Grant	658	15%	$5,114	$3,365,177
State Grant/Scholarships	500	11%	$5,371	$2,685,373
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	943	21%	$7,908	$7,457,637
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,408	31%	$9,594	$13,508,187

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of James Madison University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of James Madison University students is 81.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.0%.

81.8%

asian 83.8% 160 students
African American 77.7% 171 students
white 82.3% 2,698 students
unknown 82.9% 116 students
hawaiian 66.7% 4 students
hispanic 80.1% 221 students
International Students 72.7% 72 students
Mixed Race 81.5% 150 students

Sport Conferences

Football Colonial Athletic Association
Baseball Colonial Athletic Association
Basketball Colonial Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Colonial Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

James Madison University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

James Madison University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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