James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA • public • I | Sun Belt | FCS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 22,601 • Total: 24,589

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA
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Website

www.jmu.edu/index.shtml

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 9,913 (43.9%) • Female: 12,688 (56.1%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1,217	5.4%
Black/African American	1,052	4.7%
Hispanic/Latino	1,779	7.9%
White	16,621	73.5%
Two or More Races	1,165	5.2%
International	201	0.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

76.2%

27,258 admitted from 35,750 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 600-670
Math: 570-650
Total: 1170-1320

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

25-29

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$70

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

80.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

66.9%

Freshman Retention Rate

90.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

21.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$22,504

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$39,850

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $8,150
Out-of-state: $25,496

Room & Board

$13,056

Books & Supplies

$1,298

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$11,444
$30,001-48,000	$12,977
$48,001-75,000	$16,475
$75,001-110,000	$22,343
$110,001+	$30,147

Students Receiving Pell Grants

88%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Sun Belt

Football

FCS

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Soccer Tennis

Women's Sports (10)

Basketball Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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Common questions about James Madison University

What is James Madison University's acceptance rate?

James Madison University accepts 76% of applicants, from 35,750 applications.

How much does James Madison University cost?

Tuition and fees are $8,150 in-state and $25,496 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $11,444 on average after aid.

Does James Madison University require SAT or ACT scores?

James Madison University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for James Madison University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 25 and 29 on the ACT.

What is James Madison University's graduation rate?

81% of students graduate within six years.