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James Madison University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Virginia

James Madison University

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
71.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹29,68,627Out-of-state
Students
20,888Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

71.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 36.5%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 76.25%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 76.3% (27,258/35,750; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

72 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 35,750
Offered a place 27,258
Enrolled 4,922

18.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1170-1340
4001600
ACT composite24-29
136

What a year costs

₹43,16,927 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹29,68,627
  • Housing₹12,26,376
  • Books & supplies₹1,21,924
Sticker price ₹43,16,927
After aid (average) ₹21,90,682

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹13,38,531
Out-of-state ₹29,68,627

Average aid awarded: ₹4,04,941 a year.

Outcomes and support

92%
Retention
79.7%
Graduation

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 72.3%
Hispanic 8.8%
Multiracial 5.7%
Asian 5.3%
African American 4.7%
Unknown 2.3%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biotechnologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Otherbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Science, Technology and Societybachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Systems Science and Theorybachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Languagebachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate71.52%
Total Applicants35750
Admitted Applicants27258
Enrolled Applicants4922
Application Fee₹6,575
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1170
SAT Composite 75th %1340
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹13,38,531
Out-of-State Tuition₹29,68,627
Average Housing Cost₹12,26,376
Books & Supplies₹1,21,924
Average Net Price₹21,90,682
Average Aid Awarded₹4,04,941

Student Body Diversity

African American4.71%
Asian5.25%
Hispanic8.78%
White72.25%
Multiracial5.73%
Native American0.18%
Pacific Islander0.11%
International0.66%
Unknown Race2.34%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate79.72%
Retention Rate91.98%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates20888

Contact

Street Address800 S Main St
ZIP Code22807
Phone(540) 568-6211
Websitehttps://www.jmu.edu/index.shtml
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/