About JMU
James Madison University (JMU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Harrisonburg, United States. As a part of American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), JMU is actively building the academic environment in United States.
JMU is on top of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the United States.
JMU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
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Harrisonburg, United States
- Establishment year
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1908
- Students
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21,417
- Acceptance rate
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80%
- Rating in the USA 2021
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#182
JMU tuition fees
At JMU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 7,458 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 17,495 USD. Thanks to scholarships and financial aid, university students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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Yes
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local7,458 USD/year
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Foreign24,379 USD/year
- Master
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Local7,498 USD/year
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Foreign17,495 USD/year
- Doctorate
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Local11,973 USD/year
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Foreign29,536 USD/year
Additional costs
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Room and board
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on campus11,348 USD/year
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off campus11,348 USD/year
- Other expensestransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus4,020 USD/year
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off campus4,020 USD/year
Bachelor degree at JMU
At JMU, students are accepted to bachelor's programs based on the results of entrance exams. The admission committee also pays attention to school performance. The applicant's GPA must be at least 2.3. Read how to calculate it in this article. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80.
- GPA
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2.3
- IELTS
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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80
Master's degree at JMU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
- IELTS
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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80
- TOEFL PBT
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570
JMU campus
JMU has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. JMU regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
Students can stay in United States for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
