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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VAPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
James Madison University is a public institution located in the city setting of Harrisonburg, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 20.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
20.9K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
72% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 29
1typical 50% range36
72%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,316
Earnings 5yr: $144,716
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,766
Earnings 5yr: $133,378
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,345
Earnings 5yr: $111,126
Debt: $21,025
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,224
Earnings 5yr: $106,689
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,786
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,926
Earnings 5yr: $113,644
Debt: $20,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,806
Earnings 5yr: $109,603
Debt: $21,470
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,767
Earnings 5yr: $88,619
Debt: $22,484
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,761
Earnings 5yr: $88,212
Debt: $25,000
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,141
Earnings 5yr: $96,946
Debt: $16,154
Systems Science and Theory.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,034
Earnings 5yr: $101,452
Debt: $22,301
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,944
Earnings 5yr: $85,936
Debt: $21,040
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,056
Earnings 5yr: $79,692
Debt: $21,347
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,681
Earnings 5yr: $96,390
Debt: $18,575
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,137
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,137
Earnings 5yr: $82,511
Debt: $19,750
Science, Technology and Society.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,455
Earnings 5yr: $80,699
Debt: $23,875
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,363
Earnings 5yr: $82,861
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,393
Earnings 5yr: $74,897
Debt: $21,118
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,377
Earnings 5yr: $68,668
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,322
In-State Tuition$14,250
Out-of-State Tuition$31,604
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
17%
Pell Grants
29%
Take Loans
82%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$57,438
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$69,954
Completion Signals
80%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
92%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,272
Est. Monthly Payment
$187/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
21%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$104,967
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