James Madison University

James Madison University, also referred to as JMU, Madison, or James Madison, is a public, coeducational, research university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. The University was established in 1908 as State Normal and Industrial School for Women. After four name changes, JMU finally gained its present moniker on July 1, 1977. The University campus stretches over an area of approximately 655 acres.

The University has the following colleges:

• College of Arts and Letters
• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Graduate and Outreach Programs
• College of Integrated Science and Technology
• College of Science and Mathematics
• College of Visual and Performing Arts

The JMU campus is home to a number of Greek fraternities and sororities. Approximately 12% of the students are members of the Greek houses.

JMU's athletic teams are called the James Madison Dukes. The official mascot is the Duke Dog. The institution sponsors football, basketball, soccer, swimming, diving, volleyball, baseball, lacrosse, field hockey, golf, track and field, and softball.

James Madison University Highlights

Where James Madison University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, therapy and counseling, music, religion and philosophy, art studies, and media.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High female/male ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

James Madison Students

The student enrollment at James Madison was 17,918 in 2007 (17,053 full-time equivalent).

About 35% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 65% of the class.

Undergrads are 87% of enrolled students and graduate students are 13%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: James Madison participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

James Madison provides on-campus housing for 5,568 of its 17,053 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

James Madison Athletics

School sports include football (Atlantic 10 Conference), basketball (Colonial Athletic Association), baseball (Colonial Athletic Association), and track (Colonial Athletic Association).

James Madison offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 154 male students received the aid (men were 53% of those receiving aid) and 139 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 47% of students receiving such aid) .

James Madison Admissions (2007)

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