James Madison University Admission
Application Fee
$70
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
78.31%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.21%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,863
SAT Scores
1,240
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 30,727 students have applied and 24,062 students have allowed to admit to James Madison University (Acceptance rate: 78.31%). JMU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.21 % where 4,863 students have finally enrolled out of 24,062 admitted students.
JMU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
JMU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
How to Apply to James Madison University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply JMU. JMU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission | www.jmu.edu/admissions |
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Online Application | www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
Financial Aid | www.jmu.edu/finaid |
Net Price Calculator | www.jmu.edu/financialaid/calculators/index.shtml |
Veterans Tuition | www.jmu.edu/registrar/veterans/ |
Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/public_reports/inst2021/317.pdf?v=1567780311556 |
Disability Service | https://www.jmu.edu/ods/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at JMU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at James Madison University is 1,240 and the average ACT score is 26. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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James Madison University | 1,240 | 26 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,167 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At James Madison University, 1,104 students submitted SAT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,240 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 630 | 670 |
Mathematics | 560 | 610 | 650 |
Total | 1,140 | 1,240 | 1,320 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At James Madison University, 168 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
JMU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to James Madison University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |