James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
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James Madison University
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. James Madison University is a public school.
Contacting the School
800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Main Phone: (540) 568-6211
Web Site: www.jmu.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 17,918 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,314 male students and 2,434 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 35.1% of the student body, while females made up 64.9%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (685)%, Hispanic (822)%, Asian (401)%, and Native American (49)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 62.7% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 520. One quarter of students scored at least 610.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 530 or higher. One fourth of students scored 620 or higher.
Degree Programs
Business And Management
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality
- International Business
- Marketing
- General Education
- Other Education
- Special Education
- Student Services And Counseling
- Teacher
- Vocational Teaching
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Geography
- Government And Political Science
- History
- International Relations
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
James Madison University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Colonial Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
- Atlantic 10 Conference (for football).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- AP credits
- Credit for life experience
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 17,834 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 7,504 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 28,554 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school rank is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- Recommendations are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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