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James Madison University Healthcare Programs

James Madison University is a public institution located in Harrisonburg, VA. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

James Madison University Rankings

JMU has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 5 State — Virginia
Overall Quality #1 of 32 State — Virginia
Overall Quality #1 of 33 Region — Southeast
Overall Quality #1 of 3 State — Virginia
Overall Quality #1 of 74 Region — Southeast
Overall Quality #1 of 6 State — Virginia
Overall Quality #1 of 11 State — Virginia
Overall Quality #1 of 27 State — Virginia

Where Is James Madison University?

Location of James Madison University

Contact information for JMU are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone: 5405686211
Website: www.jmu.edu/index.shtml
Admissions: www.jmu.edu/index.shtml#admissions
Financial Aid: www.jmu.edu/financialaid/index.shtml

How Do I Get Into JMU?

You can apply to JMU online at: www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/index.shtml

JMU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for JMU

These are the things JMU looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into JMU?

JMU admits 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at JMU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 680. Math scores were between 570 and 660.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for James Madison University  ( 600 to 680 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for James Madison University  ( 570 to 660 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1170 to 1340.
SAT Total Scores for James Madison University  ( 1170 to 1340 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at JMU ranged between 24 and 29.

ACT Composite Scores for James Madison University  ( 24 to 29 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at JMU can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 15,832 10,663 67%
Women 22,589 16,813 74%

Can I Afford James Madison University?

The average net price after aid at JMU is $21,816. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $8,150
In-State Fees $5,816
Out-of-State Tuition $25,496
Out-of-State Fees $5,816
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $13,966
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $31,312

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at JMU receive some form of financial aid (4,916 students).

Nearly 42% of students at JMU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,140 per student.

17% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,446.

Student Loan Debt

29% of JMU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,924 per year.

James Madison University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,122 students enrolled at JMU. JMU is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 20,497 undergraduate students at JMU, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at JMU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of James Madison University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of JMU Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,065
Black or African American 963
Hispanic 1,803
White 14,798
American Indian/Alaska Native 40
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 20
Two or More Races 1,168
Non-Resident 143

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at JMU are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of JMU Students
State First-Time UG Students
Virginia 3,466
New Jersey 393
Pennsylvania 259
Maryland 248
New York 181

Additionally, approximately 0.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

James Madison University Graduate Student Diversity

1,752 of JMU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at JMU, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at JMU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of James Madison University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at JMU
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 75
Black or African American 124
Hispanic 115
White 1,173
American Indian/Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 68
Non-Resident 105

Online Learning at James Madison University

JMU offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

6,253 undergraduate students at JMU took at least one online class — of those, 483 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 115 students took at least one online class and 485 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at James Madison University

These healthcare programs are offered at JMU, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 451 451
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 274 32 11 317
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 76 54 10 140
Health and Medical Administrative Services 62 62
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 49 49
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 25 25

Academic Programs at James Madison University

JMU offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

JMU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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