James Madison University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
20,497
Men / Women
44% / 56%
White
69%
Hispanic
9%
Black
7%
Mixed
5%
Asian
4%
International
1%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
26%
Business & Economics
21%
Engineering, Computing & Math
10%
Education
8%
Arts
6%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$14,250
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$31,604
Est. In-State Cost
$18,434
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$40,883
10-Year ROI
$206,000
ROI Percentile
84th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
66%
6-Year Graduation Rate
80%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
125 (91th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,400 (26th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
239 (35th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
18%
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R2
Expenditure
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $2M | #238 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $8M | #275 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $2M | #282 |
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 32 | #314 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 21 | #433 |
Honors College
Name
Honors College
Students
1,200 (6%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
17%
SAT Range
1,170
–
1,340
ACT Range
24
–
29
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Letters | 1,080 | 43% / 57% | 1% | $65,053 | |
| Economics | 77 +3 | 75% / 25% | 14% | $95,436 | |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 70 — | 24% / 76% | 0% | $59,971 | |
| Anthropology | 31 +1 | 35% / 65% | 0% | $53,674 | |
| Communication | 426 +13 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $65,413 | |
| English | 57 +3 | 25% / 75% | 2% | $48,598 | |
| Foreign Languages | 14 +19 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $62,113 | |
| Geography | 48 +4 | 67% / 33% | 0% | $60,042 | |
| History | 70 +8 | 53% / 47% | 3% | $56,802 | |
| International Affairs | 54 +5 | 44% / 56% | 0% | $66,122 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 21 +6 | 57% / 43% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 115 +6 | 51% / 49% | 0% | $67,765 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 43 +3 | 33% / 67% | 0% | $68,289 | |
| Sociology | 54 +3 | 41% / 59% | 0% | $55,881 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business | 652 | 54% / 46% | 1% | $93,810 | |
| Accounting | 90 +6 | 61% / 39% | 0% | $96,687 | |
| Business Administration | 148 +5 | 65% / 35% | 1% | $112,489 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 7 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | — | |
| Finance | 106 +6 | 89% / 11% | 1% | $112,519 | |
| Hospitality Management | 123 — | 20% / 80% | 2% | $64,672 | |
| International Business | 12 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $95,986 | |
| Marketing | 166 +2 | 44% / 56% | 0% | $85,085 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education | 226 | 8% / 92% | 0% | $76,539 | |
| Early Childhood Education | 13 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $78,301 | |
| Elementary Education | 163 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $78,301 | |
| Middle School Education | 14 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $78,301 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $78,301 | |
| Special Education | 21 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $59,592 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Health and Behavioral Studies | 1,582 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $66,458 | |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 449 +2 | 16% / 84% | 0% | $66,768 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 20 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $58,911 | |
| Kinesiology | 139 +2 | 38% / 62% | 1% | $63,485 | |
| Nursing | 274 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $78,903 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 76 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $68,853 | |
| Health Administration | 61 +1 | 38% / 62% | 0% | $74,155 | |
| Sport Management | 176 — | 84% / 16% | 0% | $63,485 | |
| Psychology | 294 +4 | 16% / 84% | 1% | $56,558 | |
| Public Administration | 45 +1 | 56% / 44% | 0% | $75,451 | |
| Social Work | 48 — | 21% / 79% | 0% | $53,838 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Integrated Science and Engineering | 466 | 77% / 23% | 2% | $101,146 | |
| Computer Science | 127 — | 83% / 17% | 2% | $108,518 | |
| General Engineering | 69 — | 74% / 26% | 1% | $87,339 | |
| Information Science/Studies | 146 +5 | 78% / 22% | 1% | $110,026 | |
| Information Technology | 10 — | 80% / 20% | 10% | $108,518 | |
| Systems Science and Theory | 52 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $100,448 | |
| Science, Technology and Society | 62 — | 81% / 19% | 2% | $79,900 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Science and Mathematics | 301 | 36% / 64% | 1% | $64,471 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 4 +1 | 75% / 25% | 25% | — | |
| Mathematics | 27 +3 | 52% / 48% | 4% | $82,016 | |
| Physics | 16 — | 94% / 6% | 0% | $92,984 | |
| Biology | 179 +2 | 30% / 70% | 1% | $60,239 | |
| Biotechnology | 21 — | 29% / 71% | 5% | — | |
| Chemistry | 33 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | — | |
| Geosciences | 21 — | 24% / 76% | 0% | $56,271 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Visual and Performing Arts | 267 | 32% / 68% | 0% | $44,862 | |
| Art | 136 — | 31% / 69% | 0% | $50,117 | |
| Art History | 4 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,117 | |
| Music Performance | 75 +1 | 47% / 53% | 1% | $45,330 | |
| Theatre | 52 +4 | 15% / 85% | 0% | $30,039 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Studies | 134 | 31% / 69% | 1% | $53,149 | |
| General Education | 134 +7 | 31% / 69% | 1% | $53,149 |
Rankings
Fun and Games
Michelin Star Meal Plan
Best Food
Three Stars