James Madison University
About James Madison University
Basic information and contact details for James Madison University
Description
JMU offers an unforgettable university experience, combining the very best of American education and college life. Named after James Madison, the fourth president of the United States, JMU represents the perfect blend of focused learning and true university spirit.
James Madison University is delighted to welcome international students and is committed to making them feel at home.
First-class education
You will share a close relationship with the faculty (teaching staff), and the curriculum is innovative and lively. Students have a high level of involvement in the classroom, the lab and activities around and off campus.
The Service Learning Program is nationally known for providing the opportunity to apply classroom learning to real world situations.
JMU by Numbers:
-#2 Public Schools Regional South (U.S. News & World Report, 2018)
-#3 Most Innovative Schools Regional South (U.S. News & World Report, 2017)
-#109 Best Undergraduate Business Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2018)
-#38 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs Where Doctorate Not Offered (U.S. News & World Report, 2018)
-Top 5 Best Colleges for Business Majors (CNN Money Magazine, 2016)
-#6 Best Campus Food in the U.S. (Princeton Review, 2016)
-Top 7% Return On Investment in the Nation (PayScale, 2015)
-#6 up-and-coming universities in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report, 2017)
-92% Freshman Retention Rate.
-Top 75 Best Value Public Universities in the U.S.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at James Madison University
- Student gender ratio
- 60 F : 40 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 2% (1)
- Students per staff
- 17.9 (1)
- Student total
- 21315 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2021
Subjects Taught at James Madison University
See below for a range of subjects taught at James Madison University
Arts and Humanities
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- General Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology