Public research university in Virginia, United States
According to Wikipedia, James Madison University is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the institution was renamed Madison College in 1938 in honor of President James Madison and then James Madison University in 1977. It is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, just west of Massanutten Mountain.
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23,922 | 80% | 82% | 1205 | 25 |
| Tuition (in-state) | Fees (in-state) |
|---|---|
| $7,250 | $5,080 |
If you graduate from James Madison University, then you can expect to earn an average of $63,300 per year. You also have a 94% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 21,258 | 19,735 | 1,523 |
James Madison University is located at 800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg VA 22807
James Madison University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Harrisonburg has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
James Madison University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
James Madison University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Communications, and Mathematics. Here are some of James Madison University's most famous alumni:
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