James Madison University, VA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
James Madison University Rankings
Affordability55
Selectivity53
Retention78
Graduation75
Earnings61
Diversity32
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at James Madison University
96%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Engineering2%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs19%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into James Madison University
71%
Admission Rate
595
Median SAT Math
610
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending James Madison University
$12K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$26K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after James Madison University
38%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
82%
Repayment Rate
$215
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 43% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 80% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 82% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 88% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 91% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at James Madison University
90%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 83% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 83% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 82% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 71% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 85% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 42% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 78% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 64% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 86% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 88% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after James Madison University
96%
Employment Rate
$44K
Median Salary
$29K
25 Pctl Salary
$59K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $29K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $44K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $59K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $44K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $49K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $57K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at James Madison University
19,679
Undergraduates
86%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,828
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 12% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 45% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near James Madison University, VA
Eastern Mennonite University
2 miles, N
Bridgewater College
7 miles, SW
Blue Ridge Community College
11 miles, S
Mary Baldwin University
22 miles, SW