James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 20,888 |
| Acceptance rate | 72% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1140–1320 · 23% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1100–1280 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 23–29 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 81% |
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $31,735 in-state · $49,089 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $70 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Communications, Social sciences, Psychology.
Strongest majors at James Madison University
- Communications & media at James Madison University: #151 of 592 schools, score 71/100, about 413 graduates a year
- History at James Madison University: #192 of 692 schools, score 60/100, about 69 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at James Madison University: #201 of 668 schools, score 68/100, about 247 graduates a year
- Business & finance at James Madison University: #210 of 650 schools, score 61/100, about 642 graduates a year
- English & writing at James Madison University: #228 of 697 schools, score 61/100, about 76 graduates a year
- Public policy & social work at James Madison University: #139 of 406 schools, score 60/100, about 100 graduates a year
- Computer science at James Madison University: #246 of 691 schools, score 59/100, about 285 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at James Madison University: #196 of 543 schools, score 65/100, about 841 graduates a year
James Madison University campus map
On campus
Shenandoah Hall, Bridgeforth Stadium, Rose Library, Carrier Library, Mauck Stadium, Madison Memorial Library, Grafton-Stovall Theatre, UREC East Campus Fields, Wilson Hall.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Tequila Taco Bar, Hardee's, Jimmy John's, Thai Phanom, Sam's Hot Dog Stand, Qdoba
- Coffee: Starbucks, Greenberry's Coffee, Greens Grains Cafe
- Nightlife: Ruby's Arcade, Friendly Fermenter
- Shops: Big Lots, GameStop, Best Buy, Staples, The Secret Lair Comics and Games, Ross
- Museums and culture: Harrisonburg Farmers Market, Virginia Quilt Museum, Massanutten Regional Library, Museum Of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing, Regal Cinemas 14
- Groceries: Walmart Supercenter, Food Lion
- Parks: The Harrison Pool, The Harrison Dog Park, Sunchase Pool, Funky's Skate Center, Purcell Park
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