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Colleges » By State » Virginia » James Madison University » Tuition And Costs

Your Estimated Price

$17,372 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$4,642 tuition
$8,008 on campus room & board
$916 books
$3,806 fees

$30,662 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$17,422 tuition
$8,008 on campus room & board
$916 books
$4,316 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$5,205 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
59% of students receive aid
14% get federal aid ($4,440 avg)
8% get state aid ($5,338 avg)
16% get institn'l aid ($5,205 avg)
43% get loans ($6,222 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 6.67% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 5.61% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$7,399,467
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
 Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $7,276 25%
Federal Grant Aid $4,440 14%
Pell Grants $3,704 14%
Other Federal Grants $867 12%
Institution Grant Aid $5,205 16%
State Grant Aid $5,338 8%
Student Loans $6,222 43%
Federal Loans $5,187 42%
Other Loans $12,950 4%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Alumni Legacy Scholarship $1,000 R
Beverley Anne Batschelet & Charles E. Thomas Memorial Scholarship $5,000 R
Bilbrey, Busing, Reid, Tansky & Teer Endowed Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship $1,300 R
Catherine King-Frazier Memorial Scholarship $570 R
Cheryl Lynn Rader Memorial Scholarship $640 R R
Class of 1943 Scholarship $625 R
Class of 1952 Endowed Scholarship $2,300 R
Class of 1954 Scholarship $433 R
Class of 1959 Endowed Scholarship $1,400 R
Class of 1988 Scholarship $950 R
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: within 4 week(s) of notification
Does James Madison University offer...
Prepaid Tuition Plan? Yes
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
481 Bluestone Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
(540) 568-5681
http://www.jmu.edu/
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $154
Out of State $580

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Veronica from Alexandria, VA
  • May-16-2013 I am a current student here

    JMU makes sure students get as much out of their college experience as they're paying for and then some. Between the free shirts, events, and food, future career help, and tutoring, there's no stinginess when it comes to students.

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  • 5
  • Megan from Suffolk, VA
  • May-06-2013 I am a current student here

    James Madison University has so much to offer and will help prepare you for the future. The faculty and staff are helpful and friendly so you will definitely be prepared for future careers. Everyone on campus is also very friendly so you will meet many people on campus to make friends for a life time. An awesome experience for your moneys worth.

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