Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia
At-a-glance
- Institution: Public
- Year Founded: 1908
- Academic Calendar: Semester
- Undergrad Student Body: 17,078
- International Student Body: 1 - 5 percent
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1
- Campus Setting: Suburban
Pricing
- University Published Price: US$29,007
- go-study.com Price: US$27,950
- You Save: US$1,057
Established in 1908, James Madison University (JMU) offers Bachelors', Masters' and doctoral programs with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student. A JMU education provides a broad range of the liberal arts, extensive professional and pre-professional programs, and a multitude of learning experiences outside the classroom. JMU has 17,000 students from over 70 countries and is located in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
JMU's undergraduate Business School is ranked in the top 5% in the USA by BusinessWeek magazine. The University is ranked 22nd overall in value for money at public colleges and universities in the USA, according to Kiplinger Magazine. And the campus food has also gained national recognition, placed at number 5 for "great campus food" based on student surveys in the Princeton Review's most recent annual college guide.
At JMU, there is an incredibly high level of student involvement in the classroom, the lab and activities around and off campus. The amount of undergraduate research in the sciences has been cited as peerless. Internships are an integral part of the curriculum. All this adds up to an education that offers students an opportunity to apply what they learn. A 17-1 student-to-professor ratio and an average class size of 29 promote the strong relationships found between JMU professors and students.
International students MUST first complete the on-campus ESL Transition program before enrollment on an undergraduate or graduate program at James Madison University.
Note: Completion of the ESL Transition program is required before you can enroll into a Bachelor's degree at JMU.
After completion of the ESL transition program, international students can join more than 100 innovative and traditional majors including Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, International Business, Media Arts and Design, and Nursing.
All students, regardless of major, participate in a liberal arts core curriculum called general education, through which they develop a foundation for learning and explore the academic offerings open to them for their college careers. In addition, employers are consulted to identify the areas and skills they seek, and then JMU faculty incorporate these skills into the curriculum.
The School of Music is nationally renowned and features degrees in music composition, performance, education, theater, and music industry. Currently, the University is home to a Wind Ensemble, The JMU Brass Band, a Pep Band, several choirs, and The Marching Royal Dukes, a marching band with almost 500 members.
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The JMU campus extends over 650 acres of rolling Shenandoah Valley hills and includes more than 100 buildings.
Residence Halls
Students are guaranteed a place in safe and comfortable University accommodation for the first year of study. Living on campus means you are within easy reach of your lectures, gym sessions or campus events. There are 35 residence halls on the JMU campus, and 26 are for first year students. Each hall includes double rooms, laundry and vending facilities, TV lounges, recreation rooms, study lounges, kitchens and storage areas.
Student Activities
JMU boasts over 300 different clubs and organizations for students to join, including:
- African Student Organization
- Amnesty International
- Anthropology Club
- Art History Student Association
- Astronomy Club
- Belly Dance
- Bocce Ball
- Breakdance Club
- Cinemuse Film Club
- Crew Club
- Golf Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Madison Motorcycle Club
- Outdoor Adventure Club
Athletics
The University's athletic teams use the name "Dukes" in competition, with the Duke Dog, a gray bulldog dressed in a purple cape and crown, as the school's mascot. James Madison's two national championships ranks them tied for the third most national titles in Virginia. James Madison's baseball team advanced to the 1983 College World Series, the only Division I institution in Virginia to do so. The JMU women's field hockey gave the university their first national title in 1994. JMU football also won the NCAA Division I-AA national title in 2004 and appeared in the playoffs in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
JMU is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia approximately two hours from Washington, D.C. The nearest international airport is Washington Dulles (IAD), 110 miles west of campus.
Harrisonburg
The University is in the centre of Harrisonburg - a growing community of 45,000 with a vibrant economy. Named a 5-star Quality of Life Metro by Expansion Management Magazine, Harrisonburg provides many community facilities and maintains a reasonable cost of living, making it an ideal place to study. The area offers historic and contemporary neighborhoods, world-class health care, historic sites and recreation, and shopping.
Shenandoah Valley
You will discover historic sites, cultural and artistic treasures, museums and a choice of shopping and dining in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Travel through historic towns on scenic back roads that lead to charming picture post-card farms.
Shenandoah National Park
The National Park has 500 miles of hiking trails, two visitor centers, historic sites, wildlife, ranger programs, horseback riding, fishing, and camping. It’s hard to believe you are just 75 miles from the capital of the United States. National Scenic Byway, Skyline Drive, meanders for 105 miles with 75 overlooks along the crest of the mountains.
Note: Enrollment through go-study.com into James Madison University is for the ESL Transition Program only.
The fees shown below are for one academic year of ESL Transition program study. The go-study.com all-inclusive price covers:
- Application fees
- Orientation fees (if applicable)
- University deposit
- Tuition
- ESL textbooks and materials
- Up to 3 credits of university classes
- Accommodation on campus (usually a shared room)
- Full meal plan
- Comprehensive accident/health insurance
- Transfer to campus from closest International Airport
- 24-hour emergency telephone service
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