Paying for James Madison University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$13,576 3.70%	$30,790 2.12%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$13,080 3.02%	$30,528 3.50%

The 2024 tuition & fees of James Madison University (JMU) are $13,576 for Virginia residents and $30,790 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

35% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,388. It could cover 30.49% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,586 for Virginia residents and $39,800 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

JMU's 4-year tuition is $57,491 for Virginia residents and $127,110 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $136,085 for Virginia residents and $205,703 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at James Madison University is $13,576 for Virginia residents and $30,790 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.70% for Virginia residents and increased by 2.12% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of JMU is $14,078 for Virginia residents and $31,441 for out-of-state students, a 2.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

JMU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,092	$30,152	$16,240
2023-2024	$13,576	$30,790	$17,144
Change % 2023-2024	3.70%	2.12%	5.57%
2024-2025	$14,078	$31,441	$18,098

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $13,080 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $30,528. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at JMU is $13,476 for Virginia residents and $31,596 for out-of-state students , a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

JMU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,696	$29,496	$16,240
2023-2024	$13,080	$30,528	$17,144
Change % 2023-2024	3.02%	3.50%	5.57%
2024-2025	$13,476	$31,596	$18,098

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at JMU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $263 for Virginia residents and $837 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $545 for Virginia residents and $1,272 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$256	$824
	2023-2024	$263	$837
	2024-2025	$270	$850
Graduate	2022-2023	$529	$1,251
	2023-2024	$545	$1,272
	2024-2025	$561	$1,293

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,144. The Living costs increased by 5.57% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The JMU's 2024 on-campus COA is $31,974 for state residents and $49,188 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $31,974 for state residents and $49,188 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At JMU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$13,576
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$30,790
Room & Board	$12,584	$12,584
Personal Expenses	$4,560	$4,560
Books & Supplies	$1,254
COA (In-State)	$31,974	$31,974
COA (Out-of-State)	$49,188	$49,188

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

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

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at JMU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at JMU is $57,491 for Virginia residents and $127,110 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

JMU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,888	$14,206	$14,532	$14,866	$57,491
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,180	$31,575	$31,975	$32,380	$127,110
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,206	$14,532	$14,866	$15,207	$58,810
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,575	$31,975	$32,380	$32,790	$128,720
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,532	$14,866	$15,207	$15,556	$60,160
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$31,975	$32,380	$32,790	$33,205	$130,350
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,866	$15,207	$15,556	$15,912	$61,540
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$32,380	$32,790	$33,205	$33,626	$132,001
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,207	$15,556	$15,912	$16,278	$62,952
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,790	$33,205	$33,626	$34,052	$133,673

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $136,085 for Virginia residents and $205,703 for out-of-state students.

JMU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$32,773	$33,591	$34,384	$35,197	$136,085
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$50,065	$50,960	$51,873	$52,805	$205,703
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$33,591	$34,430	$35,243	$36,076	$139,485
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$50,960	$51,873	$52,805	$53,756	$209,394
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$34,430	$35,291	$36,124	$36,977	$142,971
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$51,873	$52,805	$53,756	$54,727	$213,162
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$35,291	$36,173	$37,026	$37,901	$146,545
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$52,805	$53,756	$54,727	$55,718	$217,006
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$36,173	$37,077	$37,952	$38,848	$150,210
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$53,756	$54,727	$55,718	$56,729	$220,931

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 35% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $98,533 for Virginia residents and $168,151 for out-of-state students.

JMU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,385	$24,203	$24,996	$25,809	$98,533
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$40,677	$41,572	$42,485	$43,417	$168,151
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,203	$25,042	$25,855	$26,688	$101,933
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,572	$42,485	$43,417	$44,368	$171,842
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,042	$25,903	$26,736	$27,589	$105,419
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$42,485	$43,417	$44,368	$45,339	$175,610
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,903	$26,785	$27,638	$28,513	$108,993
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$43,417	$44,368	$45,339	$46,330	$179,454
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,785	$27,689	$28,564	$29,460	$112,658
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$44,368	$45,339	$46,330	$47,341	$183,379

	In-State	Out-of-State
James Madison University	$13,576	$30,790
University of Delaware	$16,080	$39,720
Elon University	$44,536
Drexel University	$60,663
Towson University	$11,306	$28,326
College of Charleston	$12,978	$36,858