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James Madison University
  • 4 Year
  • Harrisonburg, VA
CollegeGrad School
James Madison University
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 3,012 reviews
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    James Madison University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    12%
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,428 / year
    Poll
    72%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 159 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 269 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    A+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,510 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 514 responses
    • E-hall
      20%
    • Festival
      16%
    • Student Success Center
      12%
    • Dukes
      10%
    • Top Dog
      10%
    • Everywhere
      9%
    • Market
      9%
    95%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 197 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 151 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      61%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      34%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      3%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    94%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 182 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 125 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      27%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      54%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      15%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 141 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      23%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      61%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      12%
    • Not very visible.
      4%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 283 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      6%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      48%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      46%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 227 responses
    • Homecoming Week
      21%
    • Sunset on the Quad
      16%
    • The Kissing Rock
      13%
    • Parents' Weekend
      11%
    • The Must-Dos
      7%
    • James Madison Week
      6%
    • Greek Week
      4%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 191 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      22%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      62%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      9%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      2%
    • Parties? What parties?
      5%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 102 responses
    • Halloweekend!
      50%
    • Every weekend is a party event... GO DUKES.
      17%
    • Aspen Heights Riot
      7%
    • It varies on what fraternity and when.
      7%
    • Not sure
      6%
    • Spring thing
      6%
    • Madipolooza!
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    2%
    Women in Sororities
    5%
    56%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 251 responses
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