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BackJames Madison University (VA): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
James Madison University offers 3% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $7,114. James Madison University is a public college located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Its student population is 21,751. It is a four-year, large, primarily residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 71%. James Madison University 4 year graduation rate is 58% .
Merit Aid Stats For James Madison University
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$7,114
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
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Need Based Aid
% of freshman
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$4,377
Avg. financial aid for
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% of students offered need-based aid, granted work study
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Median Earnings for Alumni
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Median Earnings of Alumni
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Admission Data
- Admission rate 71%
- Avg. high school GPA NA
- Avg. ACT 25.5
- Avg. SAT 1205
- Early decision acceptance rate GET FREE ACCESS
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Upcoming Deadlines For James Madison University
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
Nov 1 - Early decision 1 - Notification
Jan 15 - James Madison University - Send test score
Jan 15
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- Application fee $70
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | $44,568 | 3% | $7,114 | 71% | |
| University Of California Irvine | $49,778 | 3% | $7,771 | 29% | |
| State University Of New York At New Paltz | $36,140 | 2% | $7,078 | 41% | |
| Harvard University | $73,800 | 1% | $7,000 | 5% |
Colleges in Southeast Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | $44,568 | 3% | $7,114 | 71% | |
| Daytona State College | $41,540 | n/a * | n/a * | 0% | |
| University Of New Orleans | $30,205 | n/a * | n/a * | 57% | |
| University Of North Carolina At Charlotte | $36,059 | 4% | $8,072 | 67% | |
| Belmont Abbey College | $32,955 | n/a * | n/a * | 80% | |
| Bethune Cookman University | $30,116 | n/a * | n/a * | 0% | |
| Florida Atlantic University | $40,999 | 8% | $3,648 | 59% | |
| University Of Central Arkansas | $30,713 | n/a * | n/a * | 91% | |
| Florida Memorial University | $28,352 | n/a * | n/a * | 33% | |
| Bethel University | $32,028 | n/a * | n/a * | 66% | |
| Tusculum College | $41,630 | n/a * | n/a * | 66% | |
| Florida Southwestern State College | $26,214 | n/a * | n/a * | 0% | |
| Louisiana State University Shreveport | $21,589 | n/a * | n/a * | 87% | |
| Dillard University | $23,078 | n/a * | n/a * | 61% | |
| Warren Wilson College | $52,504 | n/a * | n/a * | 86% | |
| Broward College | $12,692 | n/a * | n/a * | 0% | |
| Millsaps College | $58,474 | n/a * | n/a * | 59% | |
| University Of The Ozarks | $32,630 | n/a * | n/a * | 52% | |
| Point University | $29,185 | n/a * | n/a * | 53% | |
| Union University | $55,140 | n/a * | n/a * | 57% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | 71 | $102,600 |
| Drake University | 68 | $99,900 |
| University Of Rhode Island | 69 | $99,700 |
| University Of Scranton | 73 | $99,700 |
| Mount Carmel College Of Nursing | 78 | $99,700 |
| The University Of Texas At Arlington | 80 | $99,500 |
| San Francisco State University | 72 | $99,500 |
| University Of Michigan Dearborn | 78 | $99,500 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | 71 | $44,568 |
| University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown | 65 | $40,255 |
| Prairie View A & M University | 74 | $40,358 |
| University Of Illinois At Chicago | 76 | $40,454 |
| Cairn University Langhorne | 76 | $40,581 |
| Geneva College | 63 | $40,590 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | 66 | $40,647 |
| Alverno College | 70 | $40,693 |
| John Brown University | 77 | $40,774 |
| Eastern Washington University | 63 | $40,777 |
| Siena Heights University | 69 | $40,854 |
| Ramapo College Of New Jersey | 63 | $40,913 |
| Franciscan University Of Steubenville | 77 | $40,930 |
| University Of Idaho | 77 | $41,056 |
| Augusta University | 80 | $41,058 |
| Ball State University | 65 | $41,122 |
| University Of Houston | 62 | $41,154 |
| Keystone College | 71 | $41,194 |
| Newberry College | 66 | $41,199 |
| The University Of Texas At Arlington | 80 | $41,220 |
| Coastal Carolina University | 70 | $41,266 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | 71 | 58% |
| Canisius College | 79 | 62% |
| St. Joseph's College New York | 70 | 62% |
| King's College | 78 | 62% |
| Bard College | 65 | 62% |
| Whittier College | 76 | 62% |
| Bethel University | 71 | 62% |
| Ripon College | 69 | 62% |
| University Of Evansville | 69 | 62% |
| Goshen College | 66 | 62% |
| California Lutheran University | 71 | 62% |
| University Of Vermont | 68 | 62% |
| John Brown University | 77 | 62% |
| Desales University | 79 | 62% |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | 69 | 62% |
| Mount Carmel College Of Nursing | 78 | 62% |
| Saint Vincent College | 68 | 62% |
| Presbyterian College | 69 | 62% |
| Geneva College | 63 | 61% |
| Gordon College | 75 | 61% |
| Coe College | 67 | 61% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | 3% | $7,114 |
| University Of North Carolina At Charlotte | 4% | $8,072 |
| University Of Houston Clear Lake | n/a * | $7,835 |
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