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James Madison University (JMU)
- 800 South Main Street
- Harrisonburg, VA 22807
- OPEID College Code: 00372100
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- General Phone: (540) 568-6211
- President: Linwood H. Rose
- Website: www.jmu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 17,918
- College Alias: JMU
- College Mascot: Dukes

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - JMU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Humanities/Social Sciences Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 7,099 | 10,666 | 17,765 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,863 (54%) | 7,274 (68%) | 11,137 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,314 (34%) | 2,434 (33%) | 3,748 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,693 | 99% |
| ACT ® Exam | 787 | 21% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 530 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 520 | 610 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 37% | 10% | 8% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,375 | $3,656 | $4,628 | $4,500 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Number in Default | 19 | 28 | 22 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,918 | 2,675 | 2,349 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,666 | $6,290 | $5,886 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,386 | $16,236 | $15,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $838 | $820 | $788 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,836 | $6,496 | $6,124 |
| Other Expenses | $3,494 | $3,274 | $3,182 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,834 | $16,880 | $15,980 |
| Out of State | $28,554 | $26,826 | $25,416 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,504 | $7,110 | $6,674 |
| Out of State | $18,224 | $17,056 | $16,110 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,504 | $7,110 | $6,674 |
| Out of State | $18,224 | $17,056 | $16,110 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 17,918 Undergraduate: 16,414 Graduate: 1,504
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,033 Female: 10,885
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,512 Female: 9,902
- Graduate Gender Male: 521 Female: 983
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 16,513 Part-Time: 1,405
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,651 Part-Time: 763
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 862 Part-Time: 642
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 180 | 1% |
| American Indian | 49 | 0.3% |
| Black | 685 | 4% |
| Asian | 822 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 401 | 2% |
| White | 14,885 | 83% |
| Unknown | 896 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 158 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,985 | 39% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,921 | 39% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,488 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 640 | 4% |
| Ages 30-34 | 198 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 148 | 0.8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 234 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 141 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,507 | 2,445 | 1,062 |
| Faculty Status | 1,844 | 1,268 | 576 |
| Tenured Faculty | 443 | 443 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 170 | - | 170 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,167 | 854 | 313 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,167 | 854 | 313 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 103 | 103 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1,053 | 579 | 474 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,184 | 909 | 275 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 450 | 306 | 144 |
| Skilled Crafts | 155 | 146 | 9 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 297 | 237 | 60 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,730 (765) | $71,137 (439) | $60,795 (326) |
| Professor | $86,211 (215) | $88,074 (152) | $81,717 (63) |
| Associate Professor | $68,163 (190) | $69,954 (111) | $65,646 (79) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,707 (253) | $59,493 (136) | $53,470 (117) |
| Instructor | $48,740 (107) | $49,652 (40) | $48,195 (67) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $98,709 (89) | $106,045 (40) | $92,721 (49) |
| Professor | $114,584 (48) | $116,417 (28) | $112,019 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $95,673 (16) | $101,785 (5) | $92,895 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,999 (14) | $73,965 (5) | $77,129 (9) |
| Instructor | $62,755 (11) | $51,695 (2) | $65,213 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,192 (854) | $72,442 (479) | $62,764 (375) |
| Professor | $87,587 (263) | $89,190 (180) | $84,111 (83) |
| Associate Professor | $68,948 (206) | $70,528 (116) | $66,913 (90) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,995 (267) | $59,529 (141) | $54,158 (126) |
| Instructor | $48,983 (118) | $49,301 (42) | $48,806 (76) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,571,984 | $2,243,218 | $2,328,766 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 528 | 196 | 332 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 447 | 196 | 251 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Basketball | 36 | 15 | 21 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 134 | - | 134 |
| Field Hocky | 21 | - | 21 |
| Football | 109 | 109 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Lacrosse | 30 | - | 30 |
| Soccer | 63 | 31 | 32 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 32 | - | 32 |
| Tennis | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $128,356 | $71,713 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $52,218 | $36,023 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 64 | 27 | 37 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 7 | - | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Tennis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 91%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 81% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 78% |
| Female | 83% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 60% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 70% |
| Asian | 77% |
| Hispanic | 81% |
| White | 82% |
| Unknown | 79% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 65% |
| 5 Years | 80% |
| 6 Years | 81% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 54 | 39 |
| Liquor Related | 183 | 65 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 23 | 25 |
| Liquor Related | 71 | 30 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 6 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 39 | 38 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 5 |
| Burglary | 18 | 22 |
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