School Summary

James Madison University


General Information:

Founded in 1908, James Madison University is seated on 721 acres located in Harrisonburg City county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 3 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

800 South Main Street

Harrisonburg, VA
22807
For more information call: 540 568-6211. This school has a website at https://www.jmu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/


Application Deadline: January
Application Fee: $70
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $8,150.00 $25,496.00
Room and Board $13,056.00 $13,056.00
Fees $5,816.00 $5,816.00
Total $27,022.00 $44,368.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.jmu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Strong competition - More than 50% of all freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 26 on ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 14.04% 11.67%
600-699 62.15% 45.85%
500-599 21.24% 39.01%
400-499 2.1% 3.15%
300-399 0.21% 0.32%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 22.98%
24-29 58.39%
18-23 16.15%
12-17 2.48%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 17%
11-25% 13.00%
26-50% 58.00%
Under 50% 12.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis

Basketball, Cheerleading, Field hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Archery, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Crew, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Wrestling

Archery, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Field hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis

Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 9,103
Female 11,884
Total 21,008


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 9,650
Female 13,083
Total 22,760

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 5%
African American 5%
Hispanic 8%
Native American 0%
White 77%
Other 5%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 98%
At Least 25 Years Old 2%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 78%
Out Of State 22%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 32%
Live Off Campus 68%



No student events data available.


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0404                                           Industrial and Product Design
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 23.1303                                           Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 27.0305                                           Financial Mathematics
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 30.1501                                           Science, Technology and Society
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 13.1401                                           Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 51.0203                                           Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 51.1504                                           Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 30.0601                                           Systems Science and Theory
  • 22.0201                                           Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
  • 52.0899                                           Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
  • 38.9999                                           Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • 19.0000                                           Work and Family Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.