James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA · Public · City campus · 20,888 students

James Madison University is a public city college in Harrisonburg, VA, with about 20,888 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well James Madison University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

72%

Admit rate

1170–1340

SAT (25–75)

24–29

ACT (25–75)

$31,735/yr

Cost of attendance

$69,954

Median earnings

80%

Graduation rate

92%

Retention

17:1

Student:faculty

97%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$13,170/yr

$30–48k$14,028/yr

$48–75k$18,572/yr

$75–110k$24,432/yr

$110k+$28,096/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by James Madison University.