Outcomes at JMU
Graduation Rate
81.15%
Retention Rate
89.00%
The graduation rate at James Madison University is 81.15% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. 3,650 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,498 candidates.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between James Madison University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at James Madison University. 3,650 students have completed. In addition, 31 students still enrolled and 817 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,498 | 4,498 |
| Completers | 3,650 (81.15%) | 3,650 |
| Still Enrolled | 31 (0.69%) | 31 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 817 (18.16%) | 817 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 2,988 students have completed in 4 years and additional 594 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 2,988 (66.43%) |
986 (55.46%) |
2,002 (73.60%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 594 (13.21%) |
329 (18.50%) |
265 (9.74%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 68 (1.51%) |
40 (2.25%) |
28 (1.03%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81.15% (3,650/4,498) | 76.21% (1,355/1,778) | 84.38% (2,295/2,720) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (3/3) | 100.00% (3/3) | - (0/0) |
| Asian | 82.67% (167/202) | 77.63% (59/76) | 85.71% (108/126) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 78.45% (182/232) | 62.82% (49/78) | 86.36% (133/154) |
| Hispanic | 77.82% (214/275) | 75.00% (87/116) | 79.87% (127/159) |
| White | 82.14% (2,811/3,422) | 77.37% (1,029/1,330) | 85.18% (1,782/2,092) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (4/4) | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (3/3) |
| Two or More Race | 76.19% (144/189) | 68.54% (61/89) | 83.00% (83/100) |
| Unknown | 75.68% (56/74) | 73.53% (25/34) | 77.50% (31/40) |