James Madison University

James Madison at a Glance

Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Small
Campus Setting
22,166
Students Enrolled
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
81%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending James Madison

$13,576
Avg Tuition
$9,063
Average Loan
$28,096
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $13,170 to $28,096 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$12,330
2022$12,638
2023$13,092
2024$13,576

Popular Academic Programs

  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Education - General Studies
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Marketing
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Finance and Financial Management Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences - General Studies
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree9,190
Master's Degree1,478
Post-Bach Certificate166
Doctor's Degree80
Post-Master Certificate62

James Madison Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

35%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

James Madison students borrow an average of $9,063 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
James Madison University$9,063
Universities and Colleges Avg$7,479

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
James Madison University
$13,576
81.0%
35.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,417
69.6%
40.5%
Public
$6,792
44.9%
26.3%
Almost Exclusively Undergraduate Programs
$23,752
52.0%
56.8%
Virginia
$17,793
54.9%
51.5%

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