James Madison University

country rank	146
world rank	357

University Overview

Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Harrisonburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Virginia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, James Madison University (JMU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. James Madison University (JMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 111 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	James Madison University
Acronym	JMU
Founded	1908
Motto	Be the Change
Colours	Purple and gold
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University Location

Address	800 South Main Street Harrisonburg (population range: 10,000-49,999) 22807 Virginia United States
T	+1 (540) 568 6211
F	+1

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of James Madison University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)
International students Int'l student	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate James Madison University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	60-70%
Admission Office	Madison Hall MSC 0101 Harrisonburg 22807 +1 (540) 568 5681

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate James Madison University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	20,000-24,999
Academic Staff	Not reported
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of James Madison University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the James Madison University as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Monday, 4 February 2019

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