by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 19,727 undergraduates in 2020, JMU is a very large, public university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, JMU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by JMU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our JMU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at JMU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit JMU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", JMU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit JMU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our JMU for Veterans Guide.
JMU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
JMU has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 19,727 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 18,420 (93.4%). Part-time attendance was 1,307 (6.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 18,420 | 1,307 | 19,727 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, JMU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank JMU #816 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at JMU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the JMU Diversity Guide.
JMU has a total of 518 student athletes, 215 men and 303 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $34,595,223 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $34,595,223 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to James Madison University Athletics