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James Madison University Computer Science Programs

James Madison University is a public institution located in Harrisonburg, VA. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

James Madison University Rankings

JMU has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 20	State — Virginia
Overall Quality	#9 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#40 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is James Madison University?

Get in touch with JMU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone:	5405686211
Website:	www.jmu.edu/index.shtml
Admissions:	www.jmu.edu/index.shtml#admissions
Financial Aid:	www.jmu.edu/financialaid/index.shtml

How Do I Get Into JMU?

You can apply to JMU online at: www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/index.shtml

JMU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for JMU

Here’s what JMU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into JMU?

JMU maintains an acceptance rate of 72%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at JMU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 680. Math scores were between 570 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1170 to 1340. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at JMU ranged between 24 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at JMU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	15,832	10,663	67%
Women	22,589	16,813	74%

Can I Afford James Madison University?

The average net price after aid at JMU is $21,816. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,150
In-State Fees	$5,816
Out-of-State Tuition	$25,496
Out-of-State Fees	$5,816
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,966
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$31,312

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 23% of students at JMU receive some form of financial aid (4,916 students).

About 42% of students at JMU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,140 per student.

17% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,446.

Student Loan Debt

29% of JMU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,924 per year.

James Madison University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,122 students enrolled at JMU. JMU is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 20,497 undergraduate students at JMU, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of James Madison University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,065
Black or African American	963
Hispanic	1,803
White	14,798
American Indian/Alaska Native	40
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	20
Two or More Races	1,168
Non-Resident	143

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at JMU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	3,466
New Jersey	393
Pennsylvania	259
Maryland	248
New York	181

Additionally, approximately 0.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

James Madison University Graduate Student Diversity

1,752 of JMU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at JMU, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of James Madison University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	75
Black or African American	124
Hispanic	115
White	1,173
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	68
Non-Resident	105

Online Learning at James Madison University

JMU provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

6,253 undergraduate students at JMU took at least one online class — of those, 483 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 115 students took at least one online class and 485 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at James Madison University

Below are the computer science programs are offered at JMU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Information Science/Studies	151	—	—	151
Computer and Information Sciences, General	137	9	—	146

Academic Programs at James Madison University

JMU offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

JMU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.