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James Madison University

Public, 4-year

800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

(540) 568-6211

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Quick Facts

20,497

Total Enrollment

76%

Acceptance Rate

81%

Graduation Rate

$57,438

Median Earnings (6yr)

$13,576

In-State Tuition

$21,816

Avg Net Price

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1247

Avg SAT Score

About James Madison University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size 20,000 and above

Location

Address 800 South Main Street
City Harrisonburg, VA
ZIP Code 22807
County Harrisonburg City

President/Chief Administrator: Jonathan R. Alger (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 19%
Business 14%
Communication 9%
Psychology 7%
Social Sciences 7%
Computer Science 6%
Visual/Performing Arts 5%
Biology 5%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 20,497

Student Demographics

Male 43%
Female 57%
White 75%
Black 4%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 5%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 600 630 670
SAT Math 570 610 650
ACT Composite 25 27 29

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $13,576
Out-of-State Tuition $30,790

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 17%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $10,582
$30,001 - $48,000 $12,172
$48,001 - $75,000 $17,150
$75,001 - $110,000 $23,171
$110,001+ $28,869

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$57,438

6 Years After

$64,070

8 Years After

$69,954

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $38,870  |  75th percentile: $76,780

Earnings by Family Income Background

$54,138

Low Income

$54,116

Middle Income

$59,482

High Income

Student Outcomes

90%

Full-Time Retention

100%

Part-Time Retention

81%

Graduation Rate