James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Harrisonburg, VA · Small city
Type	Public
Undergraduates	20,888
Acceptance rate	72%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1140–1320 · 23% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1100–1280
ACT (middle 50%)	23–29
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	81%
First-year retention	89%
Student–faculty ratio	17:1
Cost of attendance	$31,735 in-state · $49,089 out-of-state
Application fee	$70

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027

Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Communications, Social sciences, Psychology.

James Madison University campus map

Campus map of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, showing Mauck Stadium, Grafton-Stovall Theatre, Bridgeforth Stadium and Carrier Library, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of James Madison University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Shenandoah Hall, Bridgeforth Stadium, Rose Library, Carrier Library, Mauck Stadium, Madison Memorial Library, Grafton-Stovall Theatre, UREC East Campus Fields, Wilson Hall.

Around campus

Places to eat: Tequila Taco Bar, Hardee's, Jimmy John's, Thai Phanom, Sam's Hot Dog Stand, Qdoba
Coffee: Starbucks, Greenberry's Coffee, Greens Grains Cafe
Nightlife: Ruby's Arcade, Friendly Fermenter
Shops: Big Lots, GameStop, Best Buy, Staples, The Secret Lair Comics and Games, Ross
Museums and culture: Harrisonburg Farmers Market, Virginia Quilt Museum, Massanutten Regional Library, Museum Of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing, Regal Cinemas 14
Groceries: Walmart Supercenter, Food Lion
Parks: The Harrison Pool, The Harrison Dog Park, Sunchase Pool, Funky's Skate Center, Purcell Park

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