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James Madison University
We are committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who will lead productive and meaningful lives.
General Information
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Contact Information 800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 www.jmu.edu admissions@jmu.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. James Madison University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 17,401 (16,031 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Small |
| Undergraduate Student Age 94% under 25, 3% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $40 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 16,388 | 6,587 | 9,801 |
| Percent admitted | 68 | 59 | 73 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 34 | 35 | 34 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 3753 | 99 |
| ACT | 767 | 20 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 530 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $6,290 | $5,886 | $5,476 |
| Out-of-State | $16,236 | $15,322 | $14,420 |
| Books and Supplies | $820 | $788 | $764 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,496 | $6,124 | $5,880 |
| Other | $3,274 | $3,182 | $3,076 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | |||
| Other | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $16,880 | $16,090 | $15,960 |
| Off Campus | $15,960 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $10,080 | ||
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $26,826 | $25,526 | $24,904 |
| Off Campus | $24,904 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $19,024 | ||
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Court refuses to block JMU sports cuts (WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke)
Aug 20 2008
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A federal appeals court has dealt another blow to a coalition of sports participants and fans challenging James Madison University’s plan to eliminate 10 athletic teams.
Court refuses to block JMU sports cuts (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Aug 20 2008
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt another blow to a coalition of sports participants and fans challenging James Madison University's plan to eliminate 10 athletic teams. A three-judge panel of the Richmond-based federal appeals court today affirmed a judge's refusal to block the cuts while a lawsuit is pending.
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