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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
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

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

Female 57%
Male 43%

Race/Ethnicity

White 74.6%
Black 4.5%
Hispanic 7.9%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Non-Resident Alien 0.7%
Unknown 2.1%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 2.9%
Part-Time Students 5.0%

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

$13,576

In-State Tuition

$30,790

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,213

Total Cost of Attendance

$21,816

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 17%
Students with Federal Loans 30%
Students Receiving Any Aid 17%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $20,093
Median Total Debt $17,272
90th Percentile Debt $29,680
3-Year Repayment Rate 82%

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

Institutional Resources

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$10,428

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$10,477

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (540) 568-6211

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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