James Madison University
Admissions
Interested in attending James Madison University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into James Madison University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into James Madison University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, James Madison accepted 76% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 35,747 people applied and 27,258 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at James Madison University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at James Madison University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into James Madison University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things James Madison considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- First Generation
- State Residency
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Geographical Residence
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into James Madison University?
Grades
17% of freshmen who attended James Madison were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 29% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
James Madison is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to James Madison University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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