James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

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Acceptance Rate

76%

Enrollment

20,497

Graduation Rate

81%

Student-Faculty Ratio

17:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$69,954

Retention Rate

90%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1170–1320

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)25–29

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,576

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,790

Avg Net Price

$21,816

Room & Board

$12,584

Total COA

$30,213

Median Debt

$20,093

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$10,582

$30,001–48,000

$12,172

$48,001–75,000

$17,150

$75,001–110,000

$23,171

$110,001+

$28,869

Pell Grant Rate: 17%

Federal Loan Rate: 30%

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Sticker Price$43,374

Estimated Net Price$21,816 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

81%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$69,954

Retention Rate

90%

Median Debt

$20,093

Top Programs

Health Professions

18.8%

Business & Marketing

14.2%

Communication

8.9%

Psychology

7.2%

Social Sciences

7.2%

Computer Science

6.2%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

6.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

5.4%

Biology

4.6%

Education

3.7%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	469	$56,488
Communication and Media Studies	451	$56,819
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	290	$46,503
Psychology, General	254	$50,895
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	252	$56,742
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	252	$71,473
Biology, General	197	$45,341
Hospitality Administration/Management	179	$55,800
Marketing	174	$72,730
Information Science/Studies	168	$97,364
Finance and Financial Management Services	163	$94,451
Business Administration, Management and Operations	141	$68,297
Fine and Studio Arts	120	$46,476
Computer and Information Sciences, General	116	$96,181
Accounting and Related Services	103	$81,138