James Madison University

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of James Madison University.

Student Body

James Madison University has 23,157 total students. 21,358 are undergraduates and 1,799 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at James Madison over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at James Madison:

Gender

More women than men attend James Madison University. In the undergraduate class, 56% are women and 44% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at James Madison University as of 2026.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

James Madison University is not in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college