James Madison University

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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

Admissions Information

College Majors

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information is subject to change. You should confirm all information
with a college admissions officer.