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James Madison University
Tuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information
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Overview
Admissions
Financials
Academic
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Students
In-state
Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$37,054
No data available
Tuition & Fees :
$19,038
Room & Board :
$12,278
Books & Supplies :
$1,254
Other Expenses :
$4,484
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Application Process
Application Deadline
January 15
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning April 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost
FAFSA Code is 003721
Free
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
4,434 (91.9%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
2,080 (46.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,834 (88.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,572 (85.7%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
35%
Average Award
$12,082
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,217 (66.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,313
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,202 (65.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,497
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 215 (11.7%) of aid recipients
202 (4.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,011
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
11,629 (61.1%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
7,304 (62.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
6,658 (91.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
4,816 (72.3%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
41%
Average Award
$12,450
Need-Based Gift
Received by 4,231 (63.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,818
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 3,704 (55.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,329
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 758 (11.4%) of aid recipients
389 (2.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,279
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
48%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$30,804
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
Creative arts/performance scholarships
Special achievements/activities
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Architecture
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Religion/Biblical Studies
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Dance
Debating
Journalism/Publications
Music
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
151
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Cheerleading/Drum Major
Community Service
Leadership
Number of Awards
117
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Faculty/Staff
Handicapped Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Members of Minorities
Out-of-State Students
Siblings of Current Students
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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