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James Madison University
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  • HARRISONBURG, VA
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James Madison University
#5 in Top Public Universities in Virginia
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    James Madison University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for JMU?

    James Madison admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 86%. Students that get into James Madison have an average SAT score between 1140-1310 or an average ACT score of 24-29. The regular admissions application deadline for James Madison is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action, and the James Madison early action deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    86%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    21,176
    SAT Range
    1140-1310
    SAT Reading
    580-660
    SAT Math
    560-650
    Students Submitting SAT
    26%
    ACT Range
    24-29
    ACT English
    ACT Math
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    5%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    jmu.edu/admissions/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Recommended
    Poll
    74%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 77 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 77 responses
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