What James Madison costs
James Madison University charges $14,250 a year in published tuition and fees for Virginia residents, about $7,125 a semester, and $31,604 a year for students from other states, about $15,802 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $31,735 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $22,465 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into James Madison
For fall 2024, James Madison University received 38,428 applications and admitted 27,482 students, and 4,990 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1170 and 1340.
What James Madison students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at James Madison University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Community Health Services / Liaison / Counseling | 449 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 426 |
| Psychology | 294 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 274 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 179 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration / Management | 176 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 166 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 163 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near James Madison
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Virginia: about 7 miles away
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia: about 34 miles away
- Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia: about 55 miles away
Colleges like James Madison
Large public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia: 20,753 undergraduates
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina: 20,752 undergraduates
- East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina: 19,896 undergraduates
- Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida: 23,757 undergraduates
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia: 17,514 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is James Madison University's acceptance rate? 71.5% for fall 2024: 27,482 of 38,428 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at James Madison University? $14,250 a year for in-state students and $31,604 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to James Madison University? About 20,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do James Madison University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1170–1340.
What is the campus setting at James Madison University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: James Madison University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: James Madison University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
