James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About James Madison University
James Madison University is a large, public institution in Harrisonburg, VA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 20,888 students. The acceptance rate is 72%. 80% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $69,954.
72%
Acceptance
$23,322
Net price
20,888
Enrollment
80%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
72%
Acceptance rate
1,256
SAT average
27
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$23,322
Average net price
$14,250
In-state tuition
$31,604
Out-of-state tuition
$13,056
Room & board
$1,298
Books & supplies
$31,735
Total cost of attendance
17%
Students receiving Pell grants
29%
Students with federal loans
$20,093
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$69,954
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$57,438
Median earnings (6 yrs)
80%
Graduation rate
92%
Retention rate
89%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,620
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
20,888
Total enrollment
5%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
21%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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