James Madison University

Common Data Set 2021-22

Acceptance Rate

86.3%

Applications

21,176

Admitted

18,265

Enrolled

4,762

SAT Composite 25th

1,150

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$69,954
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
80%
6-year completion
Average net price
$23,322
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$20,093
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction417fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

4 TABLES
Respondent Information
First Name:Chris
Last Name:Orem
Title:Director
Office:Institutional Research
Phone:540- 568- 7208
Email Address:ask-oir@jmu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:http://www.j
Address Information
Main Phone Number (Area Code)540
Main Phone Number:568-6211
WWW Home Page Address:www.jmu.edu
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):540
Admissions Phone Number:568-5681
Admissions Email Address:admissions@jmu.edu
Degrees Offered
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX

Enrollment And Persistence

3 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents43211233
Hispanic/Latino34114421453
Black or African American, non-Hispanic205921948
White, non-Hispanic35811488315077
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic72728
Asian, non-Hispanic229944986
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic32324
Two or more races, non-Hispanic256976984
Race and/or ethnicity unknown102316337
Total47671974320070
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort59190729074405
Did not persist0134
Final cohort59190629044401
Completed in less than four years34860419222874
Completed in less than five years96111438645
Completed in less than six years16105379
Total completers46072524133598
Six-year graduation rate80.0%83.1%81.8%81.8%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort65190937074358
Did not persist0011
Final cohort65190937064357
Completed in less than four years36561819592942
Completed in less than five years112112354578
Completed in less than six years1184665
Total completers48873823593585
Six-year graduation rate81.2%63.7%82.3%82.3%
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate90.8%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied805013126Not reportedNot reported
Admitted656511700Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled20192743Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported2743Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time50Not reportedNot reported
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:983
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:595
Number of wait-listed students admitted:132
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies2
History2
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies2
History2
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT251231
ACT5251
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite11501300Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing580660Not reported
SAT math560650Not reported
ACT composite2429Not reported
ACT mathNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT EnglishNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80011.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69955.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59931.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-8008.4
SAT Math: 600-69946.6
SAT Math: 500-59941.3
SAT Math: 400-4993.5
SAT Math: 300-3990.2
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Composite: 1400-16006.8
SAT Composite: 1200-139956.3
SAT Composite: 1000-119934.9
SAT Composite: 800-9992.0
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3622.7
ACT Composite: 24-2952.2
ACT Composite: 18-2324.3
ACT Composite: 12-170.8
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class14.7
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class28.2
Percent in top half of high school graduating class85.4
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class14.6
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class1
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:57
Percent who had GPA below 1.0100
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:70
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:one semester or one year

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied769Not reportedNot reported1670
Admitted580Not reportedNot reported1341
Enrolled349Not reportedNot reported767
Application for Admission
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:⇒ Click or tap here to enter text.
Fall Closing Date: Month1
Spring Closing Date: Month15
Other
Fall Closing Date:Day2
Spring Closing Date: Day2

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Required Course Work
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)21%
Percent of males who join fraternities12%
Percent of females who join sororities16%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing98%
Percent who live off campus or commute2%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)21%
Percent of males who join fraternities4%
Percent of females who join sororities6%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing31%
Percent who live off campus or commute69%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students17
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Housing
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX

Annual Expenses

2 TABLES
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies108210821082
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation194019401940
Other expenses200422042004
Per-Credit-Hour Charges
In-state (out-of-district):$812

Financial Aid

8 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients1783816
Average institutional non-need grant734562795087
Athletic grant recipients8335515
Average athletic grant240122431611619
Reporting Year
Academic Year2021-2022 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$15,036,400
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$11,380,300
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$15,486,600
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,556,050
Total Scholarships/Grants$45,459,400
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$17,574,800
Federal Work-Study$375,071
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$17,949,900
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$160,000
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$8,455,740
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$475,987
Total Scholarships/Grants$9,091,730
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$44,810,700
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$2,248,910
Total Self-Help$47,059,600
Parent Loans$43,338,600
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$7,685,540
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates4592181931442
Applied for need-based aid418911078703
Determined to have financial need18446855644
Awarded any aid17876692503
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid12174198351
Awarded need-based self-help aid11583831254
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid24777214
Need fully met15304994240
Average percentage of need met3537Not reported
Average financial aid package1173711806Not reported
Average need-based scholarship or grantNot reported80706882
Average need-based self-help awardNot reported43554419
Average need-based loan3523Not reportedNot reported
Graduating Cohort
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.4,028
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan programNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Federal loan programs18734620116
Institutional loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
State loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Private student loans5921539487
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:⇒ Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID -19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☐ No 34 Common Data Set 2021- 2022

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty10494301479
Members of minority groups15841199
Females547262809
Males502168670
Nonresidents22729
Doctorate or other terminal degree78196877
Master's, but not terminal master's230219449
Bachelor's degree138295
Unknown or other highest degree243357
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs808
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio16
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 studentsNot reportedNot reported
10-19 students628Not reported
20-29 students628Not reported
30-39 students323Not reported
40-49 students187Not reported
50-99 students187Not reported
100+ students441Not reported
Total206Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE
Bachelors
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reported8.64%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reported5.61%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reported08%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reported1.57%
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reported41%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reported52%
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reported1.82%
EnglishNot reportedNot reported1.93%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reported5.43%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported5.32%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported1.16%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reported6.05%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported27%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported1.8%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported4.89%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reported2.32%
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported7.75%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported5.3%
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reported19.87%
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported14.96%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported1.28%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

Source Document