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James Madison University

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  • 800 South Main Street
    Harrisonburg , VA 22807
    (540) 568-6211
    www.jmu.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Small city
    Enrollment
    17,679
    Full time
    16,842
    Part time
    837
    Men full time
    6,712
    Women full time
    10,130
    Mission Statement

    We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

    James Madison University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Doctoral
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    James Madison University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    5%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    4%
    Hispanic
    2%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    83%
    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    5%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • James Madison University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $40
    Applied
    17,765
    Admitted
    11,137
    Enrolled
    3,748
    Admitted %
    63%

    James Madison University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Required
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Required
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    James Madison University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    99%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    520
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    610
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    530
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    620
    Students submitting ACT
    21%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    21
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    26

  • James Madison University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $6,666
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $17,386
    Books and Supplies
    $838
    On-campus room and board
    $6,836
    Off-campus room and board
    -

    James Madison University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    57%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    10% , $3,656 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    10% , $4,500 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    37% , $4,375 on average

  • James Madison University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 131 6 0
    Biotechnology 4 0 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Accounting 126 52 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 131 58 0
    Business/Managerial Economics 19 0 0
    Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 18 0 0
    Finance, General 204 0 0
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General 75 0 0
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 51 0 0
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 191 0 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 295 0 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 47 26 0
    Information Science/Studies 55 0 0
    Education Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 0 7 0
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 26 0
    Education, General 0 178 0
    Education, Other 0 0 0
    Health Teacher Education 0 17 0
    Mathematics Teacher Education 0 2 0
    Special Education and Teaching, General 0 46 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master Doctorate
    English Language and Literature, General 150 15 0
    Technical and Business Writing 30 5 0
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 21 0 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 52 0 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 0 5 0
    Athletic Training/Trainer 16 0 0
    Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 0 0 3
    Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 199 0 0
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 24 0 0
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 64 0 0
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0 16 0
    Physician Assistant 0 17 0
    Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 66 31 0
    History Bachelor Master Doctorate
    History, General 84 7 0
    Legal Professions and Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 49 0 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 220 0 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Mathematics, General 35 0 0
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Science, Technology and Society 64 8 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Health and Physical Education, General 180 40 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 34 0 0
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Chemistry, General 21 0 0
    Geology/Earth Science, General 17 0 0
    Physics, General 16 0 0
    Psychology Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Psychology, General 196 6 9
    Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology 0 0 1
    School Psychology 0 11 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Public Administration 29 9 0
    Social Work 39 0 0
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Anthropology 44 0 0
    Economics, General 33 0 0
    Geography 42 0 0
    International Relations and Affairs 45 0 0
    Political Science and Government, General 90 0 0
    Social Sciences, General 37 0 0
    Sociology 44 0 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 10 0 0
    Art/Art Studies, General 103 3 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 33 0 0
    Music Performance, General 70 10 0

  • James Madison University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    Nov 1st
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    Jan 15th
    Priority application deadline
    Nov 1st
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Mar 1st
    Regular application deadline
    Jan 15th
    Fall application deadline
    Apr 1st
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Feb 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Mar 1st
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    Mar 1st
    College will notify student by
    Apr 1st
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    Apr 15th
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1st
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    within 4 week(s) of notification
    Deadline for housing deposit
    May 1st

  • James Madison University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    -
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.youniversitytv.com/beta/cvt_outside_link.html?collegeuuid=224
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    James Madison University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    Yes
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    James Madison University Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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James Madison University Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Alumni Legacy Scholarship $1,000 R
Beverley Anne Batschelet & Charles E. Thomas Memorial Scholarship $5,000 R
Bilbrey, Busing, Reid, Tansky & Teer Endowed Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship $1,300 R
Catherine King-Frazier Memorial Scholarship $570 R
Cheryl Lynn Rader Memorial Scholarship $640 R R
Class of 1943 Scholarship $625 R
Class of 1952 Endowed Scholarship $2,300 R
Class of 1954 Scholarship $433 R
Class of 1959 Endowed Scholarship $1,400 R
Class of 1988 Scholarship $950 R
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Student Reviews of James Madison University

4.7
based on 4 reviews

  • Rebecca from Ashburn, VA

    JMU has an amazing General Education program that all incoming students must complete. The program is great because it really ensures that you're getting a well-rounded education and that you're gaining exposure to many different fields of study.… more read full review

    JMU has an amazing General Education program that all incoming students must complete. The program is great because it really ensures that you're getting a well-rounded education and that you're gaining exposure to many different fields of study. For example, I'm a Nursing major and I ended up taking an Art History class that focused on Renaissance to Modern art. I was blown away by the class, which was something I never thought was possible. I found something new that interested me and learned a great deal about art in the process. The program is useful for students who haven't declared a major, too, because they gain exposure to many realms of study. read full review

  • Gina from Vienna, VA

    Tuition for in-state is currently set at $3,622. I would say that's pretty amazing for the academics, events the school puts on, and free sports games. Definitely a bang for your buck!!!<br/>The only thing I can say that is overpriced is the meal… more read full review

    Tuition for in-state is currently set at $3,622. I would say that's pretty amazing for the academics, events the school puts on, and free sports games. Definitely a bang for your buck!!!
    The only thing I can say that is overpriced is the meal plan. Only freshman are required to participate in a meal plan, which is usually around $1,600 per semester. BUT JMU's food is #5 in the nation, and it really is great. I live off-campus this year, but still participate in a meal plan because I love campus food. Just make sure that once you live off-campus, when purchasing a meal plan, get it all in dining dollars. The punch plan really punches your pockets. read full review

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