James Madison University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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James Madison University is a large four-year, public school with 22,225 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1908 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

James Madison University will give you the option to earn a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
76
James Madison University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 76 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Medical, Social Work, Education, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at James Madison University is high at 89% (well above Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
89%
Good
The graduation rate at James Madison University is very good: 83%. Roughly 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at James Madison University is decent - 17:1. Find out more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high, about $24,800 a year. The additional fees at James Madison University not covered by tuition are roughly $5,500; this comes to $30,300 annually.

Read the details about James Madison University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
According to government data, 30,727 applications were submitted and 24,062 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at James Madison University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
James Madison University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at James Madison University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
James Madison University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 6,700 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - approximately $5,800 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at James Madison University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, James Madison University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

James Madison University Location and Address

Postal Address:
James Madison University
800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia
22807, USA
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