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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors, JMU came in at #39. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 243 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 263 degrees were handed out.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at JMU was $837 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 243 students earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from JMU. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the JMU liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors at James Madison University.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 243 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 421 |
| Communication & Journalism | 409 |
| English Language & Literature | 102 |
| History | 69 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 44 |
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