James Madison University

James Madison University is a four-years, public school located in Harrisonburg, VA. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R2 University comparison page.

The JMU's 2024 tuition & fees is $13,576 for Virginia residents and $30,790 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 35% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,388.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 22,224 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

JMU ranked 5^th in Virginia Colleges rankings. James Madison University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of James Madison University is $13,576 for in-state students and $30,790 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $13,080 for in-state students and $30,528 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,078 for Virginia residents and $31,441 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,476 for Virginia residents and $31,596 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$13,576	$30,790
Graduate	$13,080	$30,528

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$14,078	$31,441
Graduate	$13,476	$31,596

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at James Madison University is 76.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.00%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,240.

The average graduation rate is 81%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 22,224 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 JMU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	76.00% Acceptance Rate / 18.00% Yield
Test Scores »	1,240 SAT / 27 ACT
Graduation Rate »	81%
Retention Rate	89%(full-time), 60% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	22,224 (20,346 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,388

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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JMU Offered Programs
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On-Campus Students Services

James Madison University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at JMU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No