School Overview
James Madison University (JMU) is a public, liberal arts university
located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, about two hours from both
Washington, D.C.
and Richmond, Virginia. JMU was established in 1908 and offers degrees
at the
bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. JMU is proud to be the only
U.S.
University named for our fourth President, James Madison.
Admissions Information
As of fall 2012, JMU had a total student enrollment of 19,927.
Incoming freshmen numbered 4,325 and the school accepted
63.5% of
its 22,648 first-time applicants. The overall student/faculty ratio was
16:1,
with 1,351 full- or part-time instructional faculty members servicing
the
student population. Over 91% of the freshmen returned for their
sophomore
school year. The per semester in-state tuition is $4,588 ($410 per
credit hour),
and out-of-state tuition is $11,827 ($1,095 per credit hour). There is
a $40.00
application fee.
College Majors
JMU offers majors in a wide variety of academic disciplines. Bachelor's
degrees are offered for:
- Visual and Performing Arts (Art, Drama,
Music, etc.) - Biological and Biomedical Sciences
(Biology, etc.) - Business, Management, and Marketing
(Accounting, Finance, International Business, etc.) - Communications and Journalism
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Engineering
- English Language and Literature
- Family and Consumer Science
- Foreign Language and Literature
- Health Professions and Clinical Services
(Athletic Training, Nursing, etc.) - History, Law and Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Mathematics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness
- Philosophy and Religion
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration and Works
- Social Sciences (Anthropology, Economics,
Sociology, etc.)
Undergraduate Programs
JMU offers 74 different undergraduate degrees. In addition to the
college majors listed above, JMU also offers the ability to receive
educational
licensure in programs for elementary, middle school, and secondary
levels, as
well as specialties for foreign language and special education.
Pre-professional
programs are offered for pre-law and pre-theology, medicine, dentistry,
optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, forensic
sciences, and veterinary medicine.
Graduate Programs
Almost 10% of the students enrolled at
JMU are working towards advanced degrees. A total of 44 different
graduate-level programs are offered. Graduate programs offered include
Accounting, Adult
Education, Art, Biology, Communication, Education, English, Exceptional
Education, History, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Political Science,
Psychology,
and Strategic Leadership.
Rankings
JMU has a reputation as a high-quality school with various awards
and high rankings to back that reputation up. U.S.
News and World Report listed JMU as the second-highest rated
school in the South in their 'Best Colleges' guidebook. Kiplinger's
Personal Finance's listed JMU as #20 in their top 100
list of 'Best Values in Public Colleges' in 2013. Bloomberg
Businessweek magazine ranked JMU at #11 among public
schools and #29 among business schools for their College of Business.
In
2010-2011, Open Doors 2012 reported
that JMU ranked #2 in both participation of students in short-term
international studies and the total number of students studying abroad.
Forbes lists JMU
at #38 in their 2012 Best Buy Colleges report.
Accreditation
JMU is accredited to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate
degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools. JMU also holds numerous other accreditations from:
- AACSB International (The Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) - American Chemical Society
- Accreditation Council for Occupational
Therapy Education - American Psychological Association
- Association for Information Technology
Professionals - Commission for Collegiate Nursing
Education - National Association of College and
University Attorneys - National Association of Schools of Dance
- National Association of Schools of Music
- National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education - Virginia Board of Nursing
- Virginia State Board of Education.
Departments, Colleges and Schools
JMU is divided into the following colleges:
- College of Arts and Letters
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Health and Behavioral Studies
- College of Integrated Science and
Engineering - College of Science and Mathematics
- College of Visual and Performing Arts
- Graduate School
Financial Aid and Scholarships
JMU accepts grants and scholarships such as the Federal Pell
Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Virginia
Guaranteed
Assistance Program, Commonwealth Award, and University Grant. JMU also
participates in the following Virginia Tuition Waiver programs:
Virginia
Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program and Virginia Line of
Duty
Code of Virginia Program. Loans for tuition can also be obtained
through
Federal Direct Loans, Perkins Loans, and Parent Loans to Students.
Library System
The JMU campus has two, primary, traditional libraries, the Carrier
Library and the Rose Library. Both offer laptops for checkout, as well
as
printing and copying services. The Music Library provides recordings
and print
resources for music. JMU houses a special collection at the Carrier
Library,
which includes local histories and archival collections. Also at the
Carrier
Library is a media resource center that provides media equipment to
rent and
video editing equipment.
Athletics
The JMU Dukes are an NCAA Division I team (Championship Division)
in the Colonial League, which includes schools like Villanova, William
and
Mary, and Rhode Island. JMU plays intercollegiate sports for baseball,
softball, field hockey, and football. There are men's and women's teams
for
basketball, golf, soccer, and tennis. Women can also compete in
lacrosse,
swimming and diving, volleyball, cross country, and track and field.
Student Housing
JMU is located on 721 acres and has 80 buildings for academic or
administrative duties, 34 support facilities, and 34 for student
housing. Per-semester room and board is set at $4,259.50. JMU also
provides services to help students find housing off-campus, offers
utility help, and services for students wishing to live off-campus.
General Information
|
Admission Office Sonner Hall, MSC 0101 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 (540) 568-5681 Fax: (540) 568-3332 [email protected] Contact: Michael Walsh Director of Admissions |
Main Address 800 South Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22807 (540) 568-6211 www.jmu.edu |
|
Size Total undergrads: 16,916 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,957 Degree-seeking undergrads: 16,648 Graduate enrollment: 1,538 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor's Master's Doctoral |
Admissions Information
|
Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 65% Percent students who return sophomore year: 91% |
College Majors
|
Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Drama/Theater Arts B Music – General Performance B Biological & Biomedical Business, Management, & Communications & Journalism Computer & Information Sciences Engineering English Language & Literature Family & Consumer Sciences Foreign Language & Literature Health Professions & Clinical History Law & Legal Studies Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Parks, Recreation & Fitness Philosophy & Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All
information is subject to change. You should confirm all information
with a college admissions officer.
James Madison University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (540) 568-6211 |
| Website: | www.jmu.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 21,820 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 83% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 19,988 (92% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $12,206 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $29,106 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 62% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,413 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
James Madison University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at James Madison University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Education | 7 | 6 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 2 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 4 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 9 | 48 | 27 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at James Madison University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,206 |
| Out-of-state | $29,106 |
| Books and supplies | $1,056 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,976 |
| Out-of-state | $29,544 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,797 | 62% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,438 | 32% | $8,413 |
| Student loan aid | 1,929 | 42% | $8,860 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7,204 | 36% | $7,507 |
| Federal student loans | 7,304 | 37% | $6,210 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for James Madison University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled James Madison University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 23,579 | 9,473 | 14,106 | Percent admitted | 100% | 71% | 80% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 19% | 19% | 19% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
James Madison University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 21,820 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 19,895 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,925 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
James Madison University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Professional/Scientific Psychology (PSPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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