At James Madison University, we do it differently. We pride ourselves on an unprecedented academic exploration that is heavy on learning by doing. Our approachable faculty have the gift of engaging students in ways that lead to meaningful intellectual breakthroughs. Our students are challenged and supported. The Madison Experience includes a beautiful campus and surrounding area, vibrant outside-the-classroom experiences and lifelong friendships. There is always something to do here. From professors who care to classmates who are hungry to learn, life at JMU changes our students for the better. Better learning. Better careers. Better lives.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

January 15

Acceptance Rate

80%

SAT Range

1120-1280

ACT Range

23-28

Application Fee

$70

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$18,592 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$9,383 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

60%

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Academics

Professors

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Student Faculty Ratio

16:1

Evening Degree Programs

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Majors

ISAT: Creative Problem-Solving

One of JMU’s shining stars, Integrated Science and Technology combines multiple scientific areas into an exciting hands-on, integrated program designed just for you. In this practical and meaningful approach, examples include learning biology by exploring how the pandemic spread or delving into chemistry to grasp how climate change is altering ocean chemistry.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
0%
On Campus
100%
Online
0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

18,673 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

14%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$56,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

82%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

96%

National

83%