$10,830
$27,194
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acceptance rate
| Accepted | 15,366 |
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| Declined | + 5,938 |
| Total Received | 21,304 |
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| Name | Location |
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| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg, VA |
| The George Washington University | Washington, DC |
| College of William and Mary | Williamsburg, VA |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| SAT | 5392 |
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| ACT | 4370 |
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James Madison, founded in 1908, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Education, Integrated Science and Technology, Science and Mathematics, Visual and Performing Arts, and the Graduate School. Its 712-acre campus is located in Harrisonburg.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 21,270 |
| Established in | 1908 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • APA (American Psychological Association) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
721-acre campus in Harrisonburg (population: 52,538), 70 miles from both Lexington and Winchester and 123 miles from both Richmond and Washington, DC. Served by bus; major airport serves Washington, DC; smaller airport serves Weyers Cave (15 miles); train serves Staunton (25 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
James Madison University
800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
| Application fee | $70 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
72%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 15,366 |
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| Declined | + 5,938 |
| Total Received | 21,304 |
Secondary school record
Essay
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
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Michael D. Walsh
Director of Admissions
P: 540 568-5681
F: 540 568-3332
admissions@jmu.edu
| Tuition | $6,250 |
| Room | $5,114 |
| Board | $4,708 |
| Additional fees | $4,580 |
| Books & supplies | $1,016 |
| Total | $21,668 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $8,528 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $13,140 |
43%
$8,528
Need-based
| Federal | $11,995,077 |
| State | $7,821,256 |
| Institutional | $9,537,014 |
| Other external | $3,051,070 |
| Total | $32,404,417 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $135,000 |
| Institutional | $4,802,748 |
| Other external | $249,999 |
| Total | $5,187,747 |
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
120
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