james madison university

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James Madison University (also known as JMU or Madison) is one of the most frequently searched universities in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of American colleges.

The university, established in 1908 as a women's college, is now a public, co-ed research university. The school attained university status in 1977, and currently offers both undergraduate and post graduate degrees to an enrollment of more than 22,000 students. The student body of JMU represents all 50 states and about 89 foreign countries.

The acceptance rate at JMU is about 20 percent. The school and its programs have ranked very highly with elite publications such as Bloomberg Business, Kiplinger Magazine, Newsweek, Princeton Review, and U.S. News & World Report, among others.

JMU is made up of the following colleges:

College of Arts and Letters
College of Business
College of Education
College of Integrated Science and Engineering
College of Science and Mathematics
College of Health and Behavioral Studies
College of Visual and Performing Arts
The Graduate School

There is an entire Wikipedia page devoted to notable JMU alumni. They include many professional athletes, musicians, writers, actors, politicians, and university professors, among others.

JMU is accredited by the

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about JMU.

Shown above: A rainbow over Wilson Hall

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james madison university Q&A

1. Where is James Madison University?

The main campus of JMU is located at

800 South Main Street

Harrisonburg, Virginia

22807

2. What programs are offered at James Madison University?

The university offers about 115 undergraduate and post graduate degree programs in many fields of study.

Here is an alphabetical list of undergraduate and graduate majors and degree programs available at JMU:

Accounting
Anthropology
Architectural Design
Art History
Athletic Training
Biology
Biophysical Chemistry
Biotechnology
Business
Chemistry
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Communication Studies
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Dance
Dietetics
Earth Science
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
Finance
Geographic Science
Geology
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
Health Services Administration
History
Hospitality Management
Industrial Design
Integrated Science and Technology
Intelligence Analysis
International Affairs
International Business
Justice Studies
Kinesiology
Management
Marketing
Math
Media Arts & Design
Modern Foreign Languages
Music
Musical Theater
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy
Public Administration
Religion
Social Work
Sociology
Sport and Recreation Management
Statistics
Studio Art
Theater
Writing

Above: No, gentlemen, you may NOT join this JMU sorority.

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3. How much does it cost to attend James Madison University?

According to the university website, the cost of tuition for undergraduate enrollment for one semester is

$7,250 per semester for residents of Virginia
$23,650 per semester for enrollments from out of state

Tuition rates for graduate students are as follows:

$473 per credit hour for residents of Virginia
$1,231 per credit hour for enrollments from out of state

Additional fees may also apply. These may include application fees, student orientation fees, lab fees, late fees, materials fees, graduation fees, and others.

Above: Bridgeforth Stadium at JMU

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4. What is the James Madison University campus like?

The campus of JMU spans 721 acres, including a 125-acre arboretum and a lake that occupies almost 10 acres. The campus is home to 148 buildings. Campus buildings include the College of Integrated Science and Technology, the Chemistry and Physics Building, the University Recreation Center, the Festival Conference and Student Center, a library, a book store, and a planetarium, as well as 35 residence halls. The architectural centerpiece of the JMU campus is Wilson Hall, pictured above.

The campus quad is conveniently located on South Main Street, featuring all the conveniences of a college town. A public bus service gets students around campus and around the city of Harrisonburg. Local points of interest include several museums.

The school colors are purple and gold. The student varsity athletes at Madison are known as the Dukes. They play for Division I of the NCAA. Intercollegiate sports for men and women at JMU include

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming / Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball

In addition to sports, other campus activities include hundreds of clubs such as a speech team, a marching band, a student newspaper, a 3D printing club, an ROTC club, and an African Student Organization, to name only a few. You can even start your own club at JMU.