College
James Madison University
James Madison University is a public four-year college in Harrisonburg, Virginia with 20,888 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $23,550 a year on average after grants.
20,888Undergraduates
72%Acceptance rate
$23,550Net price a year
$33,276Full cost a year
$14,620In-state tuition
$32,230Out-of-state tuition
80%Graduation rate
92%Return for year two
$75,482Median earnings 10 years after starting
$19,500Median debt at graduation
17%Students with Pell grants
1,256Average SAT
Living near James Madison University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | 34 mi | $1,540 | $486,700 |
Other colleges nearby
Airports near Harrisonburg
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport SHD | 12 mi | 8,762 |
| Charlottesville Albemarle Airport CHO | 31 mi | 351,138 |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport LYH | 79 mi | 81,477 |
| Washington Dulles International Airport IAD | 84 mi | 13,003,234 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.