Student Population by Gender

James Madison University has a total of 22,224 enrolled students for the academic year 2022-2023. 20,346 students have enrolled in undergraduate programs and 1,878 students joined graduate programs.
By gender, 9,297 male and 12,927 female students (the male-female ratio is 42:58) are attending the school. The gender distribution is based on the 2022-2023 data.
Total Student Enrolled By Gender
TotalUndergraduateGraduate
Total22,22420,3461,878
Men9,2978,741556
Women12,92711,6051,322
James Madison University Student Population by Gender

Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity

By race/ethnicity, 16,521 White, 1,070 Black, and 1,268 Asian students out of a total of 22,224 are attending at James Madison University. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the next chart (Academic year 2022-2023 data).
All Students Undergraduate Graduate
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (all students)
James Madison University Student Population by Race
James Madison University Demographics Pie Chart
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (Undergraduate)
James Madison University Undergraduate Student Population by Race
James Madison University Undergraduate Demographics
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (Graduate)
James Madison University Graduate Student Population by Race
James Madison University Graduate Student Population Pie Chart

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)

Among 20,346 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 761 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 3.74%.643 students have transferred in as full-time status and 118 students transferred in as part-time status.
Transfer-in Students Population by Attendance Status

Online Classes (Distance Learning) Enrollment

Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially who want to continue education and work in field. At James Madison University, 1,036 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 5,689 students are enrolled in some online courses.
All StudentsEnrolled Exclusively Online Courses Enrolled in Some Online Courses
All Students22,2241,0365,689
Undergraduate20,3464675,501
Graduate1,878569188
Online Program Student Population
James Madison University Online Student Population

Student Location Enrolled Exclusively In Online Courses

875 students lived in Virginia or jurisdiction in which the school is located are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 161 students live in other State or outside of the United States.
Virginia ResidentsOther States in U.S. Outside of U.S.
All Students8751538
Undergraduate442241
Graduate4331297
Student Location Enrolled Exclusively In Distance Learning Course
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