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James Madison University
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  • 4 Year
  • HARRISONBURG, VA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade A+
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A+
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

800 SOUTH MAIN STREET
HARRISONBURG, VA 22807
Athletic Division
FBS
Athletic Conference
Sun Belt Conference
From James Madison University

At James Madison University, we do it differently. We pride ourselves on an unprecedented academic exploration that is heavy on learning by doing. Our approachable faculty have the gift of engaging students in ways that lead to meaningful intellectual breakthroughs. Our students are challenged and supported. The Madison Experience includes a beautiful campus and surrounding area, vibrant outside-the-classroom experiences and lifelong friendships. There is always something to do here. From professors who care to classmates who are hungry to learn, life at JMU changes our students for the better. Better learning. Better careers. Better lives.

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James Madison University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
January 15
Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Range
1140-1310
ACT Range
24-29
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$18,528 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,594 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
58%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 154 responses
43%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 215 responses
61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 215 responses

Majors

JMU X-Labs: Big Solutions

academic spotlight

JMU X-Labs is one of the most innovative space and intellectual ecosystems at JMU. X-Labs is a premier example of collaboration that brings together students and professors from across campus to respond to the most complex problems of today and the future. The result is a remarkable environment of thinking and doing that sets students up for whatever success they seek.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    100%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
18,937 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,409
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 156 responses
  • Friendly
    45%
  • Partier
    12%
  • Awesome.
    11%
  • Chill
    7%
  • Outgoing
    7%
  • Polite
    7%
  • Real
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 269 responses
Poll
48%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 301 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 157 responses
  • Friendliest place on Earth
    27%
  • Energetic
    16%
  • HUGE FAMILY
    12%
  • Happiest place on Earth
    11%
  • Pride
    10%
  • Party-town
    9%
  • The Disneyland of Colleges
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
82%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
92%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 110 responses

James Madison University Reviews

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