James Madison University is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1908, the institution was renamed in 1938 in honor of the fourth president of the United States, James Madison. It has since expanded from its origins as a normal school and teacher's college into a comprehensive university. It is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, just west of Massanutten Mountain.
In-state cost$14,250
Out-of-state$31,604
International$31,735
Acceptance rate72%
Avg. SAT1,256
Enrollment20,888
Fields of study
Visual & Performing ArtsBiology & BiomedicalBusinessCommunications & MediaComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringHealth & NursingHumanities & LanguagesLaw & Criminal JusticePsychologySciences (Physics, Chem, Math)Social SciencesSports Science & Kinesiology
Athletic programs
Track & Field · WomenNCAA D1
Swimming · WomenNCAA D1
Baseball · MenNCAA D1
Volleyball · WomenNCAA D1
Softball · WomenNCAA D1
Football · MenNCAA D1
Lacrosse · WomenNCAA D1
Soccer · MenNCAA D1
Soccer · WomenNCAA D1
Basketball · MenNCAA D1
Basketball · WomenNCAA D1
Coaches
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