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James Madison University
#4 in Top Public Universities in Virginia
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 2,736 reviews
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James Madison University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
82%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
91%
Part-Time Retention Rate
33%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$212
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    35%
  • 20-39
    45%
  • 40-99
    16%
  • 100+
    4%
Most Popular Majors
  • Community Health Services and Counseling
    445 Graduates
  • Communications
    390 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    370 Graduates
  • Nursing
    231 Graduates
  • Psychology
    228 Graduates
  • Biology
    189 Graduates
  • Finance
    173 Graduates
  • Marketing
    162 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    134 Graduates
  • Accounting
    133 Graduates
99%
of students say they attend class.100 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Female Professors
48%
Male Professors
52%
Average Professor Salary
$101,052
Poll
43%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.100 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    3%
  • Asian American
    5%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    2%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    6%
  • White
    80%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
93%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.158 responses
Poll
81%
of students say professors care about their students' success.159 responses
Poll
83%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.158 responses
Poll
85%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.159 responses
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