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JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY INFORMATION


James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and is a public college. James Madison University is a four year college and offers Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, and a number of different programs and courses.

James Madison University is in a relatively rural area (in the country away from any large cities), which may be something you prefer if you like the country lifestyle as a student.

James Madison University does not have a rolling admission policy, and you will want to make sure that you get your application in before January 15.

James Madison University is a medium-sized college with an average enrollment of around 16,546 students.

James Madison University accepts about 57% of its applicants on average, and 50% of the students receive some sort of financial aid for college at James Madison University.

If you are looking for more information on financial aid at James Madison University, you can may want to contact Lisa Tumer, who is the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships at James Madison University. You may also qualify for free grants for college in Virginia to attend James Madison University.

You may also need to take one or more of the following tests to qualify for admission at James Madison University:

  • ACT
  • SAT
  • GRE

If you are interested in joining the Army, James Madison University does have an ROTC Army program that is available for attending students.

If you are interested in joining the Air Force, James Madison University does have an ROTC Air Force program that is available for attending students.

James Madison University offers military credit for military courses that have been completed successfully by students.

James Madison University offers the following extracurricular activities to its students:

  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Jazz Band
  • Literary Magazine
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensembles
  • Music Theater
  • Opera
  • Pep Band
  • Radio Station
  • Sports
  • Yearbook

On a 4.0 scale, the average high school gpa for students that are entering James Madison University is 3.64.

You may want to brush up on your ACT preparation as well, because the average ACT score for students that are entering James Madison University is 24.

Don't forget to study for the SAT, because the average SAT score for students that are entering James Madison University is 1167.

Do a lot of students come from out of state to attend James Madison University? Well, about 33% of the student body at James Madison University comes from outside the state of Virginia.

Are you thinking of joining a fraternity or a sorority while you are attending James Madison University? You're not alone - about 13% of the students at James Madison University join a fraternity or sorority.

Do a lot of the students at James Madison University live on campus? Well, about 99% live on campus, while 1% live off campus and commute to school every day.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

James Madison University Address:


800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Phone: 540-568-6211
Fax: 540-568-7846
Web Site: http://www.jmu.edu

James Madison University admission closing date:


January 15

Does James Madison University offer Associate's degrees?


No

Does James Madison University offer Bachelor's degrees?


Yes

Does James Madison University offer Master's degrees?


Yes

Does James Madison University offer Doctoral degrees?


Yes

James Madison University graduation rate:


80%

James Madison University retention rate:


92%

James Madison University average high school GPA:


3.64

James Madison University average ACT score:


24

James Madison University average SAT score:


1167

James Madison University tuition cost (estimate):


$6,290

James Madison University room & board cost (estimate):


$6,496

Is James Madison University a private college?


No

Is James Madison University a coed college?


Yes

James Madison University school calendar:


Semester

Is James Madison University a 2 year or 4 year college?


4 Years

James Madison University enrollment:


16,546 Students

Percentage of applicants accepted to James Madison University


57%

Percentage of students at James Madison University receiving financial aid:


50%

Percentage of African American students:


3.8%

Percentage of Native American students:


0.2%

Percentage of Asian students:


4.6%

Percentage of Hispanic students:


1.8%

Percentage of Caucasian students:


84.5%

Percentage of students living on campus:


99%

Percentage of students living off campus:


1%



Other Activities Nearby:


Golf Courses in Harrisonburg


Data provided by Data-lists.com Universities and Colleges Database. Data last updated on 2007-11-19.

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY IN VIRGINIA GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program

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JMU Identified as 'Best Value' College by Princeton Review
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JMU Professor Receives Outstanding Faculty Award
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Student Volunteers Help With Family Caregiving
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Scientific Society Names Dilts a Fellow
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University Community Honors King's Legacy
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JMU Police Department earns professional accreditation
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Wayland Hall Earns Precious Metal
James Madison University's Wayland Hall is the first renovated residence hall in the country to receive the ...


The Evolution of a Dream: A Legacy that Endures
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AXIS Residency at JMU Focuses on DisABILITY in Dance
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JMU College of Business Maintains Prestigious Accreditation
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Board of Visitors Summary
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Professor keeps tabs on 'God talk'
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Kiplinger's Declares JMU a 'Best Values' Public University
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Pilot project leaves students to their own devices
What if, instead of junking that old cellphone, printer or digital camera in need of repair, you could learn to ...


JMU Governing Board to Meet Friday, Jan. 6, 2012
The James Madison University Board of Visitors will meet Friday, January 6, 2012, at 1 p.m. in the Board ...


'Detectives' scour rare periodicals for clues to 20th century life
James Madison University students are gaining new insight into American popular literary genres by poring over a growing collection of ...


Student-Designed Heating System Tested at Rockingham Farm
A Rockingham County farm could be heating a greenhouse and getting an environmentally friendly fertilizer supplement from the same system ...


JMU Students Buy Shares in Their Future
For most seniors, the fear of not finding a job after graduation is a huge theme. In a time when ...


Working as a Village: Kijiji Members Enlighten Children of the Future
While strolling on the Quad, visiting the Planetarium and dining at P.C. Dukes are all ordinary activities for students ...


Secretary of State Clinton Recognizes JMU Center for Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C.Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton recognized the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery at James Madison ...


Dr. Rose Expresses Condolences to Virginia Tech
Dear faculty, staff and students,Our condolences go out to the Virginia Tech community on todays tragic shootings. Sadly, ...


Newest JMU Grads Look to Dec. 17
About 773 James Madison University students will make the transition to university alumni Saturday, Dec. 17, during commencement exercises in ...


Audiologist receives career research award
Dr. Brenda Ryals knows why the caged bird sings or at least why the Belgian Waterslager canary can overcome a ...


Grant Awarded to Increase Linguistic, Cultural Understanding
An interdisciplinary team representing JMU's Office of International Affairs and the departments of foreign languages, literatures and ...


Graduation marks end of 'double life'
Between a full slate of classes and her marketing duties for Washington Family Magazine, senior Julien Hittle of Ashburn has ...


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