“We are committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who will lead productive and meaningful lives.” That is our mission statement, and so much more. It can be found at the heart of everything we do here.
We consult with employers to identify the areas and skills they seek and then incorporate them into our more than 100 innovative and traditional majors and programs. All of our students, regardless of major, participate in a liberal arts core curriculum called general education.
Our broad range of course offerings will encourage you to choose classes covering topics you find interesting.
Our professors are accessible and supportive in guiding students toward academic success because they view teaching as their first priority. A 17-to-1 student-to-professor ratio and an average class size of 29 promote the strong relationships found between JMU professors and students.
If you are looking for a school that puts students first, you have found it.
| Basic Information |
| Institution Type |
Public |
| School Size |
Large (more than 15,000) |
| Setting |
Rural |
| Religious Affiliation |
No Preference or affiliation |
| Student Body |
| Acceptance Rate |
50% - 75%
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| Out of State Students |
25% - 50%
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| Single Sex or Co-ed? |
Co-educational
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| Underrepresented Students |
10% - 15%
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| Athletics |
Division I Teams
Intramural Programs
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| Applying to James Madison University |
| Average High School GPA |
N/A
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| Average SAT: Mathematics |
N/A
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| Average SAT: Critical Reading |
N/A
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| Average SAT: Writing |
N/A
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| Average ACT Composite |
N/A
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| Required Test |
Either the SAT or the ACT is required.
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| Essay |
Not Required
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| Interview |
Not Required
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| Financial Information |
| In-state Tuition |
$10,000 - $14,999 |
| Out-of-state Tuition |
$20,000 - $24,999 |
| Academic Information |
| Degrees |
Doctorate
3/2 Engineering Program
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Professional Certification
Masters
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| Specific Programs |
Accelerated Study
Student employment services
Double Major
Study abroad
Honors Program
Teacher certification
Independent Study
Work-study program
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Research Opportunities
ROTC
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| View Programs and Majors at James Madison University |
| Summer Enrichment Programs |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Female Institute and Male Academy |
| Web Site |
http://www.jmu.edu/multicultural/summer_programs.shtml |
| Description |
Female Institute for Learning and Development: The James Madison University Female Institute for Learning and Development is a program designed to provide an intense academic and developmental residential experience for high school females. The program offers an array of experiences that encourage the pursuit of positive and self-directed life choices through post-secondary educational opportunities. The Institute employs academic, social and cultural strategies that prepare participants to enhance their academic profiles; to build their levels of self-awareness and self-esteem; to broaden their potential career and life goals; and to adopt a service-oriented attitude toward their greater communities. The Female Institute is a two-week residential program. Male Academy for Academic Acheivement: The James Madison University Male Academy for Academic Achievement and Development is designed as a two-week summer residential program with the purpose of providing an intense academic and developmental learning experience for male students who have potential for success beyond the secondary level. The program serves to enrich the academic, social and cultural experiences of these students and to enhance their overall academic skills. Additionally, the program seeks to increase their motivation toward higher education, promote professional and personal success, expand career awareness and choice, and to expose students to the concept of service learning in their respective communities. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2008 2009 |
| Undergraduate Students |
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| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Sunday July 5, 2009 |
| End Date |
Saturday July 18, 2009 |
| Application Process |
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| Application Deadline |
Monday April 13, 2009 |
| Cost |
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| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
Yes |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
Submit a letter of need with application. |
| Are there any prerequisites? |
No |
| If yes, what are they? |
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| Contact |
Ms. Valarie Ghant, Director
Phone: 5405686636
Email: ghantev@jmu.edu |
| Open Houses |
| Event Name |
Fall Open Houses |
| Web Site |
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| Dates |
Saturday October 24, 2009 |
| Description |
Planning your college visits? Looking for great academics and a supportive environment? We invite you to see for yourself why U.S. News and World Report rank JMU as the top public master's-level university in the South for 14 straight years. Listed are our Academic and Multicultural Open House events for Fall 2009. This is a visit you have to make. Academic Open Houses
October 24, 2009
College of Business
College of Education University Studies (General Education) October 31, 2009 College of Integrated Science and Technology College of Science and Mathematics School of Engineering University Studies (General Education) Academic Open House Registration will be available online. Please register at: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/openhouses09/ Multicultural Open House November 14, 2009 Take-A-Look Open House: "A Multicultural Perspective" Day Highlights of the day will include: - Academic departmental presentations
- Student Organization Fair
- Guided campus tours
- And much more...
Take-A-Look Open House Registration will be available online. Please register at: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/TakeALook09 We look forward to seeing you on campus! |
| Application Process |
Academic Open House Registration: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/openhouses09/ Multicultural Open House Registration: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/TakeALook09 |
| Contact |
Ms. Tiffany Gary, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 5405686017
Email: garytv@jmu.edu |
| Event Name |
Fall Open Houses |
| Web Site |
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| Dates |
Saturday October 31, 2009 |
| Description |
Planning your college visits? Looking for great academics and a supportive environment? We invite you to see for yourself why U.S. News and World Report rank JMU as the top public master's-level university in the South for 14 straight years. Listed are our Academic and Multicultural Open House events for Fall 2009. This is a visit you have to make. Academic Open Houses
October 24, 2009
College of Business
College of Education University Studies (General Education) October 31, 2009 College of Integrated Science and Technology College of Science and Mathematics School of Engineering University Studies (General Education) Academic Open House Registration will be available online. Please register at: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/openhouses09/ Multicultural Open House November 14, 2009 Take-A-Look Open House: "A Multicultural Perspective" Day Highlights of the day will include: - Academic departmental presentations
- Student Organization Fair
- Guided campus tours
- And much more...
Take-A-Look Open House Registration will be available online. Please register at: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/TakeALook09 We look forward to seeing you on campus! |
| Application Process |
Academic Open House Registration: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/openhouses09/ Multicultural Open House Registration: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/TakeALook09 |
| Contact |
Ms. Tiffany Gary, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 5405686017
Email: garytv@jmu.edu |
| Event Name |
Fall Open Houses |
| Web Site |
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| Dates |
Saturday November 14, 2009 |
| Description |
Planning your college visits? Looking for great academics and a supportive environment? We invite you to see for yourself why U.S. News and World Report rank JMU as the top public master's-level university in the South for 14 straight years. Listed are our Academic and Multicultural Open House events for Fall 2009. This is a visit you have to make. Academic Open Houses
October 24, 2009
College of Business
College of Education University Studies (General Education) October 31, 2009 College of Integrated Science and Technology College of Science and Mathematics School of Engineering University Studies (General Education) Academic Open House Registration will be available online. Please register at: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/openhouses09/ Multicultural Open House November 14, 2009 Take-A-Look Open House: "A Multicultural Perspective" Day Highlights of the day will include: - Academic departmental presentations
- Student Organization Fair
- Guided campus tours
- And much more...
Take-A-Look Open House Registration will be available online. Please register at: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/TakeALook09 We look forward to seeing you on campus! |
| Application Process |
Academic Open House Registration: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/openhouses09/ Multicultural Open House Registration: http://www.jmu.edu/admissions/TakeALook09 |
| Contact |
Ms. Tiffany Gary, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 5405686017
Email: garytv@jmu.edu |
| Scholarships |
| Scholarship Name |
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| Web Site |
http://www.jmu.edu/finaid/scholarships/ |
| Application Deadline |
No Deadline |
| Description |
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| Application Process |
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| Contact |
Mrs. Monyette Martin, Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 8047962813
Email: martinml@jmu.edu |
