James Madison University (JMU)
(Harrisonburg, VA)
James Madison, founded in 1908, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Education and Psychology, Integrated Science and Technology, and Science and Mathematics, and the Graduate School. Its 472-acre campus is located in Harrisonburg.
Admissions
65.1%
of Applicants Admitted
of Applicants Admitted
GPA
3.8- January 01, 2011
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1580–1870 SAT Total
- 520–620 SAT Reading
- 540–630 SAT Math
- 520–620 SAT Writing
- 22–26 ACT Composite
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
$19,302
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $7,244
- $19,376
- $11,182
- $876
Will I Like It
18,077
number of undergraduates
number of undergraduates
- Public
- City
- 59% Women
Famous Alumni
Jim Acosta - Anchor
Margaret Becker - Composer
Ross Copperman - Singer and Songwriter
Lindsay Czarniak - Sports Anchor
Barbara Hall - Television Producer and Writer
Keith Howland - Musician
Steve James - Documentary, Producer, and Director
Karen McCullah Lutz - Screenwriter
Reshma Shetty - Actress
Butch Taylor - Composer, Keyboardist, Musician, and Writer
Margaret Becker - Composer
Ross Copperman - Singer and Songwriter
Lindsay Czarniak - Sports Anchor
Barbara Hall - Television Producer and Writer
Keith Howland - Musician
Steve James - Documentary, Producer, and Director
Karen McCullah Lutz - Screenwriter
Reshma Shetty - Actress
Butch Taylor - Composer, Keyboardist, Musician, and Writer
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics, International Business, Tourism & Hospitality
Education
Education Administration, Teaching
Engineering
Computer Science
Health & Medicine
Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med
Humanities
Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing
Music
General Music & Theory
Performing Arts
Drama & Theatre
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government
Public Service
Public Administration, Social Work
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics
Social Sciences
Anthropology, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology
Extra Curriculars
Accounting Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats
Mailing Address
800 South Main StreetHarrisonburg, VA 22807
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