James Madison University
James Madison University is a public 4-year institution in Harrisonburg, VA. It enrolls about 22,758 students and admits roughly 76% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA 22807 |
| County | Harrisonburg City |
| Enrollment | 22,758 |
| Acceptance rate | 76% |
| Applicants / admitted | 35,750 / 27,258 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $13,576 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $30,790 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 81% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 90% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $26,317 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 600–670 |
| ACT middle 50% | 25–29 |
| Website | www.jmu.edu/ |
| Phone | 5405686211 |
Admissions
About 35,750 students applied and 27,258 were admitted. Of those admitted, 4,922 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $13,576 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $30,790. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $26,317 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,582 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,172 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,150 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,171 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,869 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 4,658 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 81% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
James Madison University is in Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg City. Its coordinates are 38.4363, -78.8705.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at James Madison University?
About 76% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 35,750 applicants.
How much does James Madison University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $13,576 for in-state students and $30,790 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend James Madison University?
About 22,758 students are enrolled.