James Madison University

James Madison University (JMU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Harrisonburg, VA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The 2021 tuition & fees of James Madison University is $12,330 for Virginia residents and $29,230 for out-of-state students. 35% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,202.

The school has a total enrollment of 21,594 and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $63,300. The salary range after graduation from JMU varies by field of study and the average salary range $17,600 to $68,400.

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Directory Information

Address	800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone	540-568-6211
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Master's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

James Madison University Campus, Harrisonburg, VA

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of James Madison University are $12,330 for in-state students and $29,230 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2021 tuition and fees are $11,976 for in-state students and $29,544 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $12,455 for Virginia residents and $29,355 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $11,976 for Virginia residents and $29,544 for out-of-state students.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $63,300. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Information Science/Studies program shows the highest salary with $68,400 after graduating.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$12,330	$29,230
Graduate	$11,976	$29,544

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$12,455	$29,355
Graduate	$11,976	$29,544

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at James Madison University is 80% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,200.

The average graduation rate is 82%. Total 21,594 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics at JMU
Admission Stats »	80% Acceptance Rate / 25% Yield
Test Scores »	1,200 SAT / 26 ACT
Graduation Rate »	82%
Retention Rate	89%(full-time), 30% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	21,594 (19,727 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$8,202
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$63,300
Average Salary by Field of Study	$17,600 - $68,400

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

James Madison University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at JMU
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

JMU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at JMU
Remedial services	No
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of James Madison University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 6,338. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,292.