James Madison University
James Madison University is one of the sixteen public 4-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Harrisonburg.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 21,836 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 4,669 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 4,202 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 90%). Every year 83% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.James Madison University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,250, and fees were $4,580. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $22,064 and $5,166 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students21,836 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate90% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 13 | 218 |
Master's degree | 4 | 23 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 6 |
Compare Schools
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Amherst County Public Schools
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ECPI University - Manassas Campus
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Southside Virginia Community College - Farmville Campus
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1927 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/12/1999 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Admission
75%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1100 to 1260 |
ACT | 23 to 28 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $70 |
Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $208/credit | |
In State Students | $208/credit | |
Out of State Students | $735/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $458/credit | |
In State Students | $458/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,058/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $9,360 | $9,360 | $33,075 |
ADN | 70 | $14,560 | $14,560 | $51,450 |
BSN | 125 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $91,875 |
FNP | 50 | $22,900 | $22,900 | $52,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 63% of James Madison University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 14% | $4,173 |
Other Federal Grant | 1% | $1,489 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $5,601 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $7,020 |
Federal Student Loans | 41% | $5,305 |
Private Loans | 7% | $16,805 |
$16,154
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$12,606 |
$30,001 to $48,000$13,312 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,194 |
$75,001 to $110,000$22,419 |
Over $110,000$24,355 |
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Student Population
19,975
Undergrads
1,861
Graduates
12,997
Women
8,839
Men
91%
Full-time
9%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
75% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Black/African American |
5% |
Asian |
4% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.