James Madison University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

71.5%

Applicants (fall 2023)

35,750

Admitted (fall 2023)

27,258

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

4,922

Yield (admitted who enroll)

18%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

80%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

72%

SAT reading, middle 50%

600–680

SAT math, middle 50%

570–660

ACT composite, middle 50%

24–29

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

19% / 3%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

not considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

required

Recommendations

considered

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

considered

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$31,735

Tuition & fees – in-state

$14,250

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$31,604

Median debt at graduation

$20,093

Students with federal loans

29%

Graduate within 6 years

80%

Freshmen who return for year 2

92%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$48,545

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$69,954

Undergraduates

20,888

Graduate students

1,767

Student-to-faculty ratio

17 : 1

Women

56%

Students receiving Pell grants

17%

Full-time faculty

81%

President

Charlie King

Main phone

(540) 568-6211

Address

800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

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