James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
JMU is a comprehensive public university known for its strong business, health sciences, and education programs.
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Tuition
$13,576
Acceptance
76.25%
Students
22,249
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$13,576
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,790
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,584
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,584
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.5×Graduates earn about 3.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
81%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76.25%
SAT range
1170 - 1320
ACT range
25 - 29
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
22,249
Undergrads
20,497
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
350
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
411
Violent Rate / 1,000
3.89
Property Rate / 1,000
5.88
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Harrisonburg
Violent Rate / 100k
184
Property Rate / 100k
1,593
Location
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Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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