About James Madison University (JMU)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
21,751
Website
www.jmu.edu/Accreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
James Madison University(JMU) is a public university headquartered at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It has 785 acres of huge campus which consist of 68 Administrative/ Academic buildings, 36 support facilities, 34 Student housing buildings. It was established in 1908 by the citizens of Harrisonburg as an institution that provides education to the people in the villages. It has 925 full-time faculties and 450 part-time faculties working towards the success of students.
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The university is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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It had more than 21000 students enrolled in its graduate and undergraduate programs.
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JMU acceptance rate is 71%.
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The student-faculty ratio is 16:1, the retention rate is 91%, and the graduation rate is 82%.
Online Education at JMU
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This option is available for the working professionals and students who possess the required qualifications and want to study from the comfort of home. JMU offers different online programs to students.
For more info on Tuition and Fees
Reviews
It has a variety of reviews by the students, some of the popular ones are given below
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The academics are intriguing, challenging, and as per the industry standards.
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Infrastructure and lab facilities are sophisticated.
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Dorm and hostel facilities are great at the campus.
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It provides a good balance for academic and social life.
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Faculty and staff are accommodating and supportive to the students.
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Delicious food is available on-campus food courts for all kinds of students.
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Campus safety is taken care of by campus security and students feel secure and safe on campus.
Rankings
According to the U.S. News and World Report, its rankings are as follows
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It ranked 6th in Regional Universities South.
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It ranked 7th in Best Undergraduate Teaching.
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It ranked 22nd in Best Online MBA programs.
If you directly want to contact to the James Madison University Department then you can use the contact information given below:
Contact Number: 540-568-6211.
Fax Number: 540-568-7846.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
71%
SAT Range
1120 - 1290
ACT Range
23 - 28
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
If you are thinking that " Is JMU is a difficult university to get admitted in?", so let us clear your doubt here. James Madison University is a not a difficult one to get admitted in, but it is not even a very easy one to get in. It is a moderately competitive college, last year 16,467 out of 23,149 applicants were accepted by the university for the admissions. If you meet the requirements of the university then you can easily be in consideration.
The SAT score requirements of the university range between 1120-1290 similarly if we talk about the ACT requirements, the range lies between 23-28 and GPA should be 3.57 on a 4.0 scale.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$17,753
Average Annual Cost
$7,250
Books And Supplies
$1,038
Other Fees
$4,766
Room And Board
$10,512
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,790
Total One Year Cost
$27,356
Talking about the average annual cost to attend the University which varies depending upon the program an applicant applies for.
The annual list price to attend the university on a full-time basis is $27,356. The fee comprises $7,250 for tuition,$10,512 for room and board plan, $4,766 is other fee cost, and $3,790 for other expenses.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
90%
Part-Time Retention Rate
67%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$227
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Mental and Social Health Services a...
445 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
390 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
263 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
255 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
231 Graduates
Psychology, General
228 Graduates
Biology, General
189 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
173 Graduates
Marketing
162 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
133 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
131 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
130 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
121 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
121 Graduates
Science, Technology and Society
107 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
106 Graduates
Legal Research and Advanced Profess...
98 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
96 Graduates
Political Science and Government
88 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
79 Graduates
Music
78 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
77 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
73 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
71 Graduates
History
70 Graduates
Economics
65 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
62 Graduates
Mathematics
62 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
55 Graduates
Engineering, General
55 Graduates
Systems Science and Theory
55 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
54 Graduates
Social Work
54 Graduates
Chemistry
45 Graduates
Public Administration
41 Graduates
Sociology
37 Graduates
Philosophy and Religious Studies, O...
35 Graduates
Anthropology
31 Graduates
Biotechnology
30 Graduates
International Business
30 Graduates
Physics
24 Graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...
21 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
21 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
19 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
14 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
19,923
Socio-Economic Diversity
15%
Part-time
5%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$81,580 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
12%
Averege Housing Cost
$5,220/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,292/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,292/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Duke Dog
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Colonial Athletic Association
Total Male Athletes
229
Total Female Athletes
275
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
57
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At JMU, $10,938 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The university has enrolled around 42% male and 58% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,400/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$56,600/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$156 - 259
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,489
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,377
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$5,820
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,821
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$12,581
$30K - $48K
$10,955
$48K - $75K
$7,595
$75K - $110K
$1,957
> $110K
$331
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$37,600,898
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$6,256,588
Students looking for financial aid have to fill up the FAFSA form. James Madison University's (JMU) federal school code is 003721. It offers a variety of financial aid such as federal, state, and Institutional loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study programs.
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Federal Aid such as grants and loans offered are Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct PLUS loan, Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized Loans, and Federal Work-study.
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Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program and Commonwealth Award are the State Grants available.
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University Grant, JMU Foundation Scholarships, STEM Second Century Scholarships, Madison Award for Academic Excellence, Dingledine Scholarships are the Institutional Grants and Scholarships
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Post 9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance is the Military and Veteran programs available.
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