Outcomes at JMU
Graduation Rate
79.72%
Retention Rate
92.00%
The graduation rate at James Madison University is 79.72% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. 3,616 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,536 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 70.60%.
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. 3,616 students have completed. In addition, 28 students still enrolled and 892 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,536 | 4,536 |
| Completers | 3,616 (79.72%) | 3,616 |
| Still Enrolled | 28 (0.62%) | 28 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 892 (19.66%) | 892 |
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, 2,977 students have completed in 4 years and additional 568 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 2,977 (65.63%) |
1,055 (56.51%) |
1,922 (72.01%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 568 (12.52%) |
306 (16.39%) |
262 (9.82%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 71 (1.57%) |
43 (2.30%) |
28 (1.05%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79.72% (3,616/4,536) | 75.20% (1,404/1,867) | 82.88% (2,212/2,669) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 80.00% (4/5) | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (3/3) |
| Asian | 82.16% (175/213) | 80.41% (78/97) | 83.62% (97/116) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 68.69% (136/198) | 57.35% (39/68) | 74.62% (97/130) |
| Hispanic | 74.35% (229/308) | 69.84% (88/126) | 77.47% (141/182) |
| White | 81.03% (2,793/3,447) | 76.60% (1,077/1,406) | 84.08% (1,716/2,041) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (2/4) | 33.33% (1/3) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 75.46% (163/216) | 67.62% (71/105) | 82.88% (92/111) |
| Unknown | 79.27% (65/82) | 82.14% (23/28) | 77.78% (42/54) |