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James Madison University
#4 in Top Public Universities in Virginia
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 2,748 reviews
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Students at James Madison University

About the Students

Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 109 responses
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  • Friendly
    45%
  • Partier
    15%
  • Awesome.
    14%
  • Polite
    10%
  • Real
    7%
  • Chill
    6%
  • Driven
    3%
Female Undergrads
60%
Male Undergrads
40%
Student Primary Residence
  • In-State
    72%
  • Out-of-State
    26%
  • International
    2%
  • Unknown
    0%
Student Age
  • Under 18
    0%
  • 18-19
    43%
  • 20-21
    45%
  • 22-24
    11%
  • Over 25
    2%
Household Income Levels
  • <$30k
    12%
  • $30k-$48k
    12%
  • $49k-$75k
    17%
  • $76k-$110k
    20%
  • $110k+
    38%

Ethnic Diversity

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22%
of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage.171 responses
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25%
of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students).169 responses
Racial Diversity
  • African American
    5%
  • Asian
    5%
  • Hispanic
    6%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    3%
  • Multiracial
    4%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    3%
  • White
    74%

Politics On Campus

Poll
What political party do you associate yourself with?
Based on 86 responses
  • Republican
    24%
  • Democratic
    30%
  • Independent
    29%
  • Other party not mentioned
    5%
  • I don't care about politics
    12%
Poll
How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
Based on 171 responses
  • Progressive/very liberal
    4%
  • Liberal
    28%
  • Moderate
    37%
  • Conservative
    7%
  • Not sure
    23%
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