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Harrisonburg, Virginia is home to James Madison. Harrisonburg is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at James Madison go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in science, media, art studies, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 630. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume James Madison has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
James Madison has 16,938 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. James Madison offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. James Madison values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference and Colonial Athletic Association.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We are committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who will lead productive and meaningful lives."
More complete details are provided below.
James Madison University
800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
General Phone: (540) 568-6211
Admissions Phone: (540) 568-5681
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 568-7820
http://www.jmu.edu
James Madison awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 902 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, sociology, international relations, social services, geography, ... |
| Business And Management | 682 | marketing, finance, business management, accounting, international business, managerial economics, financial management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 438 | psychology, community health services, school psychology, quantitative psychology |
| Science | 296 | science and society, biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Media | 268 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 222 | education, special ed, education courses, school counseling, adult education, health teaching, business teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 170 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 169 | computer and info science, information science |
| Art Studies | 128 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 117 | public administration, social work, food and nutrition |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 100 | speech pathology, audiology |
| Music | 68 | music performance |
| Hospitality | 61 | hospitality management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 34 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 27 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 16 | art history and criticism |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for James Madison in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,329 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 398 | 21 |
| Post-master's certificate | 32 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 19 | 3 |
In 2005, James Madison had a total enrollment of 16,938 students (16,098 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 68% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| New York | 4% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
James Madison offers campus housing for 5,717 of its 16,098 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Harrisonburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,013 | 9,472 | 63% | 3,285 | 35% |
| Men | 6,092 | 3,397 | 56% | 1,170 | 34% |
| Women | 8,921 | 6,075 | 68% | 2,115 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (540) 568-5681
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,886 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,322 |
| Room and board | $ 6,124 |
| Room charge | $ 3,278 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,094 |
| Books and supplies | $ 788 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,292 |
Financial Aid:
James Madison participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 372100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 568-7820
James Madison has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 243 | 119 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 115 | 89 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 86 | 97 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 28 | $101,572 | 14 | $98,475 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $82,175 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $73,189 | 10 | $66,214 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $47,250 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 39 | $94,488 | 30 | $79,913 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 131 | $75,213 | 47 | $69,718 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 115 | $62,784 | 70 | $57,389 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 130 | $50,785 | 102 | $46,551 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $43,028 | 56 | $41,851 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 405 | $61,538 | 275 | $52,312 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 164 | 143 | 307 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Track | 11 | 20 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 111 | 148 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Health Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets James Madison Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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