James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$1,502
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✗NO
James Madison University(also known as JMU, Madison, or James Madison) is a public coeducational research university located inHarrisonburg, Virginia,U.S. Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the institution was renamed Madison College in 1938, in honor of President James Madison. On March 22, 1977, Virginia Governor Mills Godwin (whose wife was an Alumna) signed legislation renaming the university James Madison University.[3] The university is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, with the campus quadrangle located on South Main Street in Harrisonburg.
Military and Veteran Costs
Tuition Cost
$ 10,830
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 10,830
Yellow Ribbon Coverage
N/A
Student Veteran Cost
$ 0
Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
$
Tuition Assistance
- $ 250
Military Student Cost
$ 0
This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.
Military/Veteran Support
BAH - Campus
$1,502
BAH - Online
$894.50
Campus SVA Chapter
✓YES
Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
✓YES
Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
✓YES
Club/Association for Veterans
✓YES
Veteran Upward Bound Program
✗NO
8 Keys to Veterans' Success
✗NO
Offers ROTC Program
✓YES
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Academic Support
Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✗NO
Financial Support
Comply with The Veterans's Choice Act
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Scholarships for Military
✗NO
Reduced Tuition for Military
✗NO
Degree level
Undergraduate
All
Amount
$3,000.00
Number
3
Yellow Ribbon Detail
Costs
Undergraduate
$10,830
In State$27,230
Out of StateGraduate
$9,360
In State$25,680
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit
N/A
In StateN/A
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
CampusOnlineCost-Per-Credit Hour - Graduate
CampusOnlineTextbooks
$1,016
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 16
Student Population
Student Count
19,262
Undergraduate1,711
Graduate774
GI Bill StudentsMale
40.4%
PopulationFemale
59.6%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
No Religious Affiliation
Ethnicity
No Ethnic Affiliation
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Public
Setting
Urban
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
4 Year
Calendar
Semesters
Online Undergraduate
Yes
Online Graduate
Yes
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
575
SAT Math565
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing26
ACT
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Admission Info
100 East Grace Street MSC 0101.
Harrisonburg,
VA 22807
(540) 568-5681
540-568-3332
Veteran Affairs Info
Kelly Burch
738 South Mason Street MSC 3528.
Harrisonburg,
VA 22807
(540) 568-6281
No Fax Number Listed
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