Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at James Madison University is $13,576 for Virginia residents and $30,790 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.70% for Virginia residents and increased by 2.12% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for JMU is $14,078 for Virginia residents and $31,441 for out-of-state students which is a 2.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.70% for Virginia residents and increased by 2.12% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,144. The Living costs increased by 5.57% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Virginia schools with tuition changes from last year at Virginia colleges tuition change page.
JMU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,092 $30,152$16,240
2023-2024$13,576$30,790$17,144
Change % 2023-20243.70%2.12%5.57%
2024-2025$14,078$31,441$18,098
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
James Madison University - COA
James Madison University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
James Madison University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $13,080 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $30,528 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at JMU is $13,476 for Virginia residents and $31,596 for out-of-state students which is a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
JMU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,696 $29,496$16,240
2023-2024$13,080$30,528$17,144
Change % 2023-20243.02%3.50%5.57%
2024-2025$13,476$31,596$18,098
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
James Madison University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at JMU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $265 for Virginia residents and $841 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $545 for Virginia residents and $1,295 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$256$824
2023-2024$265$841
2024-2025$274$858
Graduate2022-2023$529$1,251
2023-2024$545$1,295
2024-2025$561$1,341
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
James Madison University - Tuition per Credit Hour
James Madison University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between James Madison University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between James Madison University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
James Madison University$13,576$30,790
Hofstra University$55,450
University of Delaware$16,080$39,720
Towson University$11,306$28,326
Northeastern University$63,141
Drexel University$60,663

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at JMU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at JMU is $57,491 for Virginia residents and $127,110 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,888$14,206$14,532$14,866$57,491
Out-of-State$31,180$31,575$31,975$32,380$127,110
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,206$14,532$14,866$15,207$58,810
Out-of-State$31,575$31,975$32,380$32,790$128,720
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,532$14,866$15,207$15,556$60,160
Out-of-State$31,975$32,380$32,790$33,205$130,350
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,866$15,207$15,556$15,912$61,540
Out-of-State$32,380$32,790$33,205$33,626$132,001
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$15,207$15,556$15,912$16,278$62,952
Out-of-State$32,790$33,205$33,626$34,052$133,673

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $136,085 for Virginia residents and $205,703 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at James Madison University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$32,773$33,591$34,384$35,197$136,085
Out-of-State$50,065$50,960$51,873$52,805$205,703
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$33,591$34,430$35,243$36,076$139,485
Out-of-State$50,960$51,873$52,805$53,756$209,394
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$34,430$35,291$36,124$36,977$142,971
Out-of-State$51,873$52,805$53,756$54,727$213,162
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$35,291$36,173$37,026$37,901$146,545
Out-of-State$52,805$53,756$54,727$55,718$217,006
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$36,173$37,077$37,952$38,848$150,210
Out-of-State$53,756$54,727$55,718$56,729$220,931

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 35% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $98,533 for Virginia residents and $168,151 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at James Madison University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,385$24,203$24,996$25,809$98,533
Out-of-State$40,677$41,572$42,485$43,417$168,151
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,203$25,042$25,855$26,688$101,933
Out-of-State$41,572$42,485$43,417$44,368$171,842
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,042$25,903$26,736$27,589$105,419
Out-of-State$42,485$43,417$44,368$45,339$175,610
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$25,903$26,785$27,638$28,513$108,993
Out-of-State$43,417$44,368$45,339$46,330$179,454
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,785$27,689$28,564$29,460$112,658
Out-of-State$44,368$45,339$46,330$47,341$183,379

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at James Madison University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
James Madison University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$13,576$1,254$17,144$30,790$1,254 $17,144
Graduate$13,080 $1,254$17,144$30,528 $1,254$17,144
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