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James Madison University General Information

James Madison University, founded in 1908 in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, is a public, four-year institution with approximately 17,000 students. It is ranked at the top among regional, comprehensive universities in the South.

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General Information

Contact Information
800 South Main Street,
Harrisonburg,
Virginia 22807
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General Info: (540) 568-6211
Financial Aid: (540) 568-7820
Admissions: (540) 568-5681
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
Masters Colleges and Universities I
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. Here is a link to the James Madison University FAFSA School Code.

Credit Accepted
Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement(AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
None
Student Population
17,918 (16,414 undergraduates)
Campus Setting
City: Small
Undergraduate Student Age
97 % under 25
3 % over 25
Campus Housing Yes

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