Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
38,428 applied, 27,482 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does James Madison University cost?
$23,550 a year in-state
Out of state: about $41,160 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $33,276.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$14,379
$30,000–$48,000
$14,452
$48,000–$75,000
$16,960
$75,000–$110,000
$22,031
over $110,000
$31,907
Sticker, in-state
$33,276
In-state, with aid
$23,550
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $32,230 a year, against $14,620 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $17,610 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does James Madison University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked James Madison University's fall 2027 rule yet. James Madison University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is James Madison University's acceptance rate?
72% for fall 2024: 27,482 of 38,428 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for James Madison University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1170 to 1340 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does James Madison University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,960 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $33,276.
How much does James Madison University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at James Madison University is $32,230 a year, against $14,620 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $23,550 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $17,610 tuition gap gives about $41,160 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is James Madison University's graduation rate?
81% of students finish within six years and 67% within four (IPEDS).
