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James Madison University is a public coeducational research university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia It was founded in the year 1908. JMU was named one of "America's Best Value Colleges" in the Princeton Review's 2007 rankings. The university offers more than 100 degree programs on the bachelors, masters, educational specialist and doctoral levels. The university is comprised of seven colleges:
JMU’s athletic teams are nicknamed "Dukes". It competes in the NCAA's Division I (Football Championship Subdivision for football), the Colonial Athletic Association, and the Eastern College Athletic Conference. JMU's football team won the NCAA Division I-AA National Championship in 2004. Country singer Phil Vasser is a notable alum of the university.
Students commonly pursue studies in media and art studies.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 620.
James Madison has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
James Madison has 17,918 enrolled students (as of 2007).
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 a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who 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
http://www.jmu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 898 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, sociology, international relations, technical and business writing, geography, ... |
| Business And Management | 784 | finance, accounting, marketing, business management, international business, managerial economics, financial management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 405 | psychology, community health services, school psychology, quantitative psychology |
| Science | 297 | biology, science and society, chemistry, geology, physics, biotechnology |
| Media | 281 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 271 | education, special ed, school counseling, education courses, health teaching, adult education, math teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 251 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Family And Social Work | 134 | social work, public administration, food and nutrition |
| Art Studies | 121 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 110 | computer and info science, information science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 106 | speech pathology, physician assistant, audiology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 80 | registered nursing, adult health nursing |
| Music | 70 | music performance |
| Hospitality | 52 | hospitality management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 39 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Medical Administration | 36 | health care administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 36 | drama |
| Law | 24 | advanced legal research |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 15 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for James Madison in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,475 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 521 | 24 |
| Post-master's certificate | 21 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 17 | 4 |
In 2007, James Madison had a total enrollment of 17,918 students (17,053 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 65% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| Maryland | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| New York | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
James Madison offers campus housing for 5,568 of its 17,053 (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. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17,765 | 11,137 | 63% | 3,748 | 34% |
| Men | 7,099 | 3,863 | 54% | 1,314 | 34% |
| Women | 10,666 | 7,274 | 68% | 2,434 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 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 | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,666 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,386 |
| Room and board | $ 6,836 |
| Room charge | $ 3,712 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,396 |
| Books and supplies | $ 838 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,494 |
Financial Aid:
James Madison participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 372100)
James Madison has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 267 | 155 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 125 | 106 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 87 | 114 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 28 | $116,417 | 20 | $112,019 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $101,785 | 11 | $92,895 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $73,965 | 9 | $77,129 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $65,213 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 40 | $106,045 | 49 | $92,721 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 152 | $88,074 | 63 | $81,717 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 111 | $69,954 | 79 | $65,646 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 136 | $59,493 | 117 | $53,470 |
| Instructor | academic year | 40 | $49,652 | 67 | $48,195 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 439 | $71,137 | 326 | $60,795 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 154 | 139 | 293 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Track | 9 | 28 | 37 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 98 | 116 |
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
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics 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
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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
Biotechnology
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 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % 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 religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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