JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

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James Madison University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large town (in Harrisonburg, VA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Main Phone: (540) 568-6211
Web Site: www.jmu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 15,066 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.8% of students attend full-time, while 0.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,245 male students and 2,004 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38.3% of the student body, while females made up 61.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (4)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 64.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 540. One quarter of students scored at least 620.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 540 or higher. One fourth of students scored 630 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Nutrition

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Technology And Society

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Foreign Languages And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Other Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

James Madison University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

James Madison University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

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, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
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:	$ 13,530
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,962
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 20,714

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

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.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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