JMU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at James Madison University was $18,528. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at JMU

JMU net price calculator

$18,528

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of JMU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$18,528	$64	$13,588	$14,826	$18,572	$24,432	$27,600
2021	$18,592	$116	$14,288	$14,985	$19,216	$24,471	$27,196
2020	$18,708	$955 (5%)	$14,196	$15,726	$19,843	$24,274	$26,536
2019	$17,753	$1,599 (10%)	$13,426	$15,052	$18,412	$24,050	$25,676
2018	$16,154	$98	$12,606	$13,312	$17,194	$22,419	$24,355
2017	$16,252	$431 (3%)	$12,872	$14,148	$17,369	$22,359	$24,152
2016	$16,683	$1,911 (13%)	$12,926	$14,028	$16,927	$22,173	$23,650
2015	$14,772	$251 (2%)	$11,154	$13,063	$15,951	$21,090	$22,334
2014	$14,521	--	$10,480	$12,008	$15,914	$20,826	$21,679

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of James Madison University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$29,293	$513 (2%)	$12,638	$15,557	$1,098
2021	$28,780	$598 (2%)	$12,330	$15,368	$1,082
2020	$28,182	$826 (3%)	$12,206	$14,920	$1,056
2019	$27,356	$1,234 (5%)	$12,016	$14,302	$1,038
2018	$26,122	$1,258 (5%)	$10,830	$14,276	$1,016
2017	$24,864	$252 (1%)	$10,390	$13,484	$990
2016	$24,612	$600 (2%)	$10,018	$13,618	$976
2015	$24,012	$1,272 (6%)	$9,662	$13,374	$976
2014	$22,740	$710 (3%)	$9,176	$12,604	$960
2013	$22,030	--	$8,808	$12,278	$944

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does JMU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 6,513 dormitories available to its students at $5,564 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at JMU is $618 per month.
Does JMU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at JMU for one academic year is $5,986, which works out to $665 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: JMU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,098.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, JMU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,002

If living off-campus, with family: $4,002

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,002
How much is JMU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: JMU offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

James Madison University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$248	$466
For out-of-state students	$812	$1,184

Housing and Meal

James Madison University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at James Madison University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,986	$5,564	N/A	0	6,513
2021	$5,840	$5,508	N/A	19	6,667
2020	$5,510	$5,428	N/A	19	6,698
2019	$5,292	$5,220	N/A	19	6,338
2018	$5,114	$4,998	N/A	19	6,444
2017	$4,548	$4,786	N/A	19	6,559
2016	$4,748	$4,648	N/A	19	6,443

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by James Madison University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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