University of Delaware
Newark, DE
71% admitted · $16,337/yr after aid
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,550
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $75,482
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
James Madison University is a public college in Harrisonburg, VA with 20,888 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1256 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,550 per year ($14,379 for families earning under $30,000). 80% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $75,482 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 35,750
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 27,258
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–680
200800
SAT Math570–660
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What James Madison University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $33,276
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $14,620
- Out-of-state tuition
- $32,230
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,379
- $30–48k$14,452
- $48–75k$16,960
- $75–110k$22,031
- $110k+$31,907
Get a personal estimate with James Madison University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings
- $75,482
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 20,888
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 17%
- White72%
- Hispanic9%
- Black5%
- Asian5%
James Madison University FAQ
What is James Madison University's acceptance rate?+
James Madison University admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for James Madison University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1256.
What ACT score do you need for James Madison University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is James Madison University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to James Madison University?+
In Fall 2023, 35,750 students applied to James Madison University and 27,258 were admitted; 4,922 enrolled.
Does James Madison University consider legacy status?+
No. James Madison University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does James Madison University require an essay?+
James Madison University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does James Madison University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $33,276 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,550.
What is James Madison University's graduation rate?+
80% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 232423 · How we use this data
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