James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University is a public college in Harrisonburg, Virginia and has been named to the Best Online Colleges South and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 2 online degree options. The part-time student body is 1,307 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $18,351 and the per-credit hour charge is $241. The school offers credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.jmu.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:No
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No
Remedial services:No

Demographics

Part-time students

1,347 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:18,723
Undergrad students over 25 years old:597
Pell Grant students:2,846
Online and distance education undergrad students:456

Part-time students

7%
Students over 25 years old

3%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$248

In-district tuition and fees

$12,638

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

1 degree

Bachelor's degrees offered

Health Professions and Related Programs(1)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:62%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

452 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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