James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Public · 20,888 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,444 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,977 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $16,475 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $22,343 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,147 |
| All incomes (average) | $23,322 |
Sticker tuition: $14,250 in-state, $31,604 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Average SAT
- 1256
- Median ACT
- 27
- Students with Pell grants
- 17%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 80%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $69,954
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,093
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing18%
Business15%
Communications & Media10%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Social Sciences7%
Computer Science7%
Psychology7%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Education4%
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