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James Madison University

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Harrisonburg, United States
1001+ in World University Rankings 2021
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About James Madison University

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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

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
60 F : 40 M (1)
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International student percentage
2% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
17.9 (1)
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Student total
21315 (1)

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Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Morocco

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Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Mathematics

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong


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Arts and Humanities

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Business and Economics

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  • Business and Management
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Computer Science

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Education Studies

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Engineering

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Law

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Life Sciences

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Medical and Health

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Physical Sciences

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  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

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Social Sciences

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  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology