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| Accepted | 15,866 |
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| Declined | + 5,233 |
| Total Received | 21,099 |
| SAT | 5392 |
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| ACT | 4370 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA |
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| Randolph–Macon College | Ashland, VA |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg, VA |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
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James Madison University, 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 | 21,836 |
| 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
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| Application fee | $70 |
|---|---|
| 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 Considered if submitted |
75%
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| Accepted | 15,866 |
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| Declined | + 5,233 |
| Total Received | 21,099 |
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Class rank
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
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Michael D. Walsh
Director of Admissions
P: 540 568-5681
F: 540 568-3332
admissions@jmu.edu
41%
$8,945
| Tuition | $7,250 |
| Room | $5,220 |
| Board | $4,872 |
| Additional fees | $4,766 |
| Books & supplies | $1,038 |
| Total | $23,146 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $8,945 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $14,201 |
Need-based
| Federal | $13,750,889 |
| State | $7,703,366 |
| Institutional | $11,224,963 |
| Other external | $3,410,377 |
| Total | $36,089,595 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $100,000 |
| Institutional | $5,532,322 |
| Other external | $349,703 |
| Total | $5,982,025 |
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FAFSA
P: 540 568-7820
F: 540 568-7994
fin_aid@jmu.edu
Bradley Barnett
Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
barnetbd@jmu.edu
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Archery, Basketball, Caving, Cheerleading, Crew, Cross-Country, Cycling, Dance, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ski Racing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Track, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo
Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Fly Fishing, Frisbee Golf, Inner-Tube Water Polo, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball (indoor/sand)
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Director Of Athletics
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Jennifer Phillips (women's)
Associate Athletic Director For Compliance/swa
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Transfer applicants accepted
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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 |
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