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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
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 18,971
  • College Alias: JMU
  • College Mascot: Dukes
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    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.
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • 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 Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7,68611,55919,245
Number Granted Admission (%)4,527 (59%)7,995 (69%)12,522 (65%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,531 (34%)2,426 (30%)3,957 (32%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam3,84897%
ACT ® Exam1,22431%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading520620
SAT ® Math540630
SAT ® Writing520620
 
ACT ® Composite2226
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving40%9%8%13%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,339$4,747$4,865$4,311
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.6%1.1%0.6%
Number in Default302319
Number in Repayment1,8011,9972,918
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$7,244$6,964$6,666
In-State Tuition and Fees$7,244$6,964$6,666
Out of State Tuition and Fees$19,376$18,458$17,386
Books and Supplies$876$876$838
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,386$7,172$6,836
Other Expenses$3,796$3,690$3,494
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$19,302$18,702$17,834
In-State$19,302$18,702$17,834
Out of State$31,434$30,196$28,554
Off Campus
In-District$8,120$7,840$7,504
In-State$8,120$7,840$7,504
Out of State$20,252$19,334$18,224
Off Campus with Family
In-District$8,120$7,840$7,504
In-State$8,120$7,840$7,504
Out of State$20,252$19,334$18,224
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology1364-
Biotechnology17--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting12863-
Business Administration15140-
Business Economics18--
Finance187--
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other17--
Hospitality Administration and Management79--
International Business38--
Marketing198--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication327--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer5515-
Information Science Studies35--
 
Education
Adult and Continuing Education-8-
Counseling and Guidance Services-35-
Education-214-
Health Teacher Education-22-
Mathematics Teacher Education-3-
Special Education Teaching-34-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature1415-
Technical and Business Writing269-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Nutrition and Wellness Studies32--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures39--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Adult Health Nursing-12-
Athletic Training19--
Audiology, Hearing Sciences--7
Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling205--
Health Care Administration27--
Nursing103--
Occupational Therapy-20-
Physician Assistant-20-
Speech and Language Pathology72271
 
History
History7519-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Science, Technology and Society6710-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Advanced Legal Research75--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts225--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics40--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other24--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry22--
Geology and Earth Science18--
Physics14--
 
Psychology
Psychology20846
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology--8
School Psychology-5-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration2114-
Social Work53--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education17740-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology37--
Economics35--
Geography35--
International Relations and Affairs73--
Political Science7317-
Social Sciences35--
Sociology43--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History23--
Drama31--
Music Performance6911-
Art Studies1074-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 18,971
    • Undergraduate: 17,281 Graduate: 1,690
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 7,478 Female: 11,493
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 6,983 Female: 10,298
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 495 Female: 1,195
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 17,462 Part-Time: 1,509
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 16,489 Part-Time: 792
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 973 Part-Time: 717
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2641%
American Indian510.3%
Black7694%
Asian9205%
Hispanic4722%
White15,43281%
Unknown1,0636%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 182161%
Ages 18-197,23138%
Ages 20-217,48439%
Ages 22-242,57414%
Ages 25-296163%
Ages 30-342651%
Ages 35-391360.7%
Ages 40-492651%
Ages 50-651800.9%
Age Over 6540.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,6342,5871,047
Faculty Status1,8061,343463
Tenured Faculty491491-
Graduate Assistants168-168
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,185906279
Primarily Instruction1,185906279
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial108108-
Other Professionals1,058618440
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,283955328
Clerical And Secretarial480316164
Skilled Crafts16415410
Service and/or Maintenance31224864
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,766 (803)$70,682 (444)$61,922 (359)
Professor$86,490 (214)$87,839 (144)$83,713 (70)
Associate Professor$67,263 (207)$69,874 (124)$63,363 (83)
Assistant Professor$57,453 (279)$59,030 (141)$55,842 (138)
Instructor$50,011 (103)$49,900 (35)$50,069 (68)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$95,657 (103)$105,205 (50)$86,650 (53)
Professor$113,130 (55)$115,067 (35)$109,742 (20)
Associate Professor$89,873 (19)$96,373 (8)$85,145 (11)
Assistant Professor$75,527 (13)$68,809 (5)$79,725 (8)
Instructor$58,818 (16)$58,945 (2)$58,800 (14)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$68,073 (906)$72,241 (494)$63,076 (412)
Professor$87,731 (269)$89,073 (179)$85,064 (90)
Associate Professor$67,791 (226)$70,418 (132)$64,101 (94)
Assistant Professor$57,646 (292)$58,937 (146)$56,356 (146)
Instructor$49,758 (119)$49,809 (37)$49,734 (82)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$5,607,660$2,532,523$3,075,137
Ratio (%)100%45%55%
 
Participants
All Athletes569220349
Unduplicated Athletes465217248
Baseball3434-
Basketball491732
All Track Combined122-122
Field Hockey24-24
Football119119-
Golf18117
Lacrosse29-29
Soccer643034
Softball28-28
Swimming and Diving37-37
Tennis20911
Volleyball25-25
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$136,067$71,102
Assistant Coaches-$54,687$38,533
 
Coaches
All Coaches662640
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined6-6
Head Coaches3-3
Assistant Coaches3-3
Field Hockey5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Lacrosse3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer835
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches624
Softball5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
Swimming and Diving3-3
Head Coaches2-2
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 92%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students81%
 
By Gender
Male79%
Female83%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien81%
American Indian60%
Black79%
Asian72%
Hispanic77%
White82%
Unknown79%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less66%
5 Years80%
6 Years81%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related3623
Liquor Related2271
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related4654
Liquor Related87183
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Burglary918
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary2439
Vehicle Theft21
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