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The stunning James Madison University campus includes housing, recreational and academic buildings
James Madison University Student Success Center
Ranked the #2 public university in southern USA: U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2015
The 16:1 student to faculty ratio means you get more time with your teachers
More than 19,000 students study at JMU
James Madison University is highly ranked and offers value for money
Graduates can join the active JMU Alumni Association
A truly All-American college experience that offers great value for money
Your studies
JMU has strong academic programs with an emphasis on collaboration, group work, and great teaching. It also provides great value when compared to schools of equal rank.
A selective admissions process means that JMU students are among the best in the world. Classes have a 16:1 student to professor ratio, giving you a more interaction as you study. With over 133 degree programs to choose from, you are sure to find the right path towards your career goals. With a JMU degree, 90% of the 2018 graduates were employed within six months of graduation.
The university’s business program is frequently ranked as one of the top business schools in the USA. Students who get a business degree from JMU are more than ready for the challenges of a global business career.
Life on campus
JMU students are typically friendly and approachable, and are extremely welcoming to students from overseas. Cheering for the university’s athletic teams (know as the Dukes) is one of many popular social activities, and JMU students “bleed purple” with school spirit. The university also has over 350 student clubs and organizations, which should be more than enough to help you fill your study breaks.
JMU’s lovely campus is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It boasts a large 'quad', or common area, as well as a planetarium. The town is surrounded on all sides by wooded mountains where you can hike and explore.
James Madison University will give you a great education and let you make lots of new friends from all over the world. It really is the perfect place to get a well-rounded American college experience.
Come and explore everything James Madison has to offer
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Undergraduate majors
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77
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Academic entry requirements
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2.5 GPA
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English Language requirements
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Undergraduate
4-semester International Year + IEP:
IELTS: 4.5
TOEFL: 45
3-semester International Year:
IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL: 50
2-semester International Year:
IELTS: 5.5
TOEFL: 60
1-semester International Year:
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL: 68
Direct Admit:
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL: 80
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Most popular majors
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- Undergraduate: Accounting, International Business, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Health Sciences, Computer Science, Engineerings, Biology
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Institution type
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Public University
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Ranking
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- #1 Most Recommended University, according to students - Wall Street Journal / THE US College Rankings, 2019
- #12 Best Hospitality Management Colleges (College Factual 2020)
- JMU won more titles than any other school in the world in the popular annual student Google Online Marketing Challenge
- #112 Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the US. (US News & World Reports, 2020)
- #21 Accounting Programs in the US (College Factual, 2020)
- #26 Engineering Programs for non-doctorate offering schools in the US (US News & World Reports, 2020)
- College of Business has is accredited in business and accounting through the AACSB. 1 of 188 to hold both accreditations in the world.
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Specialized accreditations
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AACSB, ABET, ACS, APA, NASM, NASAD, National Association of Schools of Dance, National Association of Schools of Theatre, NASP, NCATE, CAATE, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Association of University Health Programs in Health Administration, ARC-PA, CIDA, CACREP, CSWE, Society for Public Health Education, International Association of Counseling Services, NLNAC, American Dietetic Association, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Association for IT Professionals
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Average class size
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29
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Student-to-faculty ratio
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16:1
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Student population
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21,763
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International student population
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383
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Countries represented
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65
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Number of alumni
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127,000+
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Location
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Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Campus setting
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Urban - small city
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Campus size
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3 km2
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Nearest big city
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Washington, DC (209 km)
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Student clubs and organizations
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350 including Financial Management Association, Habitat for Humanity and International Student Association
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The crowd supports the University's athletic teams which go by the name "Dukes"
Explore the Shenandoah Valley and beautiful mountain ranges
Although Harrisonburg is a small city, you can discover new activities to try just a short distance from campus
You can get involved in the active arts program
James Madison University has the #5 best campus food in the US (Princeton Review, 2018), and it’s easy to see why
Social life
Student life at JMU centers around the university campus. Impressive in both scale and facilities, the campus is one of the most scenic in the USA, offering mountain views east and west – and it is only 2 hours from Washington, DC.
As a JMU student you can choose from over 350 student clubs and organizations that are ready to welcome you. The large, picturesque campus is home to friendly students from across the USA and around the world. By taking part in clubs, activities and events you will quickly become a part of the University’s strong community.
On campus you can see the stars in the planetarium. Play sports outdoors in the beautiful and historic quad, pack a picnic and study under the willow trees by Newman Lake, and attend critically acclaimed shows at the Forbes Center for Performing Arts. If you're looking for an active university experience, JMU will not disappoint.
Home life
The large, picturesque campus is home to friendly students from across the USA and around the world. You can choose to live on or off campus. Whatever you decide, it is easy to find a safe and comfortable home away from home to suit your needs.
Location
Harrisonburg is located in the Shenandoah Valley and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges for you to explore – on foot, by bike or on horseback. The small city of Harrisonburg, Virginia welcomes a wide range of cultures and nationalities and holds an annual International Festival. There are also many parks, shops, a movie theater and a quaint downtown with a range of restaurants.
Find out more about student life and James Madison University and the International Study Center
International Year
- 1 semester - $11,825
- 2 semester - $23,650
- 3 semester - $33,150
- 4 semester - $40,650 (English for Academic Purposes + International Year 3-Semester.)
Room and board (per semester)
Undergraduate Direct Entry (per year)
- US university fees are given in United States Dollars (USD). Canadian university fees are given in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
- Prices are estimated and subject to change without notice.
- For details on all University fees and approximate costs of getting a North American degree, please contact a Student Enrolment Advisor.