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ACT
23/28
SAT
1100/1260
Estimated Cost
$26,122
Financial Aid
$29,615
Students
20,000 and above
About James Madison University
James Madison University (also known as JMU, Madison, or James Madison) is a public coeducational research university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the institution was renamed Madison College in 1938 in honor of President James Madison and then James Madison University in 1977. The university is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, with the campus quadrangle located on South Main Street.
Location
Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22807, Harrisonburg City
James Madison University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#345 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Virginia
#10 of 158
Best Community health services and counseling Colleges & Universities in America
#3 of 113
Most Popular Majors
Out of 22 majors categories at James Madison University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from James Madison University within four or six years.