James Madison University
Academics Summary
James Madison University has a graduation rate of 82% and offers 63 majors. Its student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
Academics Stats
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
89%
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
16:1
AP Credit Policy
Applicants for admission who have completed advanced work in secondary school may use AP test scores to apply for course credit at JMU. Information about AP exams is available at https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/takingtheexam/about-exams.For a full list of available AP credit opportunities at JMU, refer to the Advanced Placement table.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college"s website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
- No majors found
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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