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James Madison University

James Madison University is a public college located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at James Madison University is $11,184. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $27,888. The college offers Master’s degrees in 27 different degree areas, with 3 Master’s degrees offered online. James Madison University enrolls 2,096 graduate students, with 47% part-time students, 31% online students, and 16% hybrid students.

Abound Recognition

This institution is featured in Abound’s Best Graduate Schools 2026 cohort. Abound does not rank schools numerically; programs are recognized based on accreditation, outcomes-related indicators, and graduate-student support factors.

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Overview

School Type

Website: www.jmu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
1,115 full-time
981 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:647
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:327
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:123
  • Online students
    31%
  • Male/Female
    29% / 71%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$11,184
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$27,888
  • Application fee:$60
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,330
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$466
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,858
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,184
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
706 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
34 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1
  • 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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