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James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA • public • DI | Sun Belt | FCS
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Acceptance
76.2%
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Grad Rate
81%
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Cost
$21,752 / $38,966

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
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
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Application Fee
$70
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
80.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
66.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
90.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
21.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$21,752
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$38,966
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,914
Out-of-state: $25,128
Room & Board
$1,254
Books & Supplies
$12,584
Students Receiving Pell Grants
88%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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