James Madison University

🎓 Ranked #151 in US News National Universities 2026 and #22 for undergraduate teaching quality.

💼 95% of 2023 graduates achieved positive career outcomes within 6 months of graduation.

💰 Median income $60,300 ten years post-enrolment — 76% above the national average for graduates.

👥 22,740 students across 7 colleges and 78 programmes; 89% of classes have fewer than 50 students.

📍 Located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley — 2 hours from Washington DC with access to federal employers.

🏆 #1 public university in Virginia for student engagement and satisfaction (Wall Street Journal 2024).

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at James Madison University is approximately USD 31,906.

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at James Madison University for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

James Madison University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) .

The employment rate at James Madison University is 98% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

We do not have any courses from James Madison University that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.

James Madison University offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• F-1 and J-1 visa advising, I-20 documentation, and SEVIS compliance through the Office of International Programs (OIP)

• International student merit scholarships and financial aid available through JMU's colleges and scholarship programmes

• Academic tutoring, writing support, and ESL assistance through the Learning Centers at JMU

• On-campus housing in JMU residence halls with dedicated international student orientation facilitated by OIP

• OPT/CPT guidance, career fairs, and employer recruiting events through the JMU Career and Academic Planning office

Some of the rankings of James Madison University include:

#151 in National Universities (US News & Reports 2026)

Post-study work permit options at James Madison University in United States depend on your qualification level: all graduates can apply for a post-study work permit for 1 year; STEM graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation..

Note: Work must be in your field of study. Time spent working off campus while studying (i.e. pre-completion OPT) is deducted from this period. You must find work within 90 days

International students at James Madison University can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and can work full-time per week during breaks in the United States. No separate work permit or approvals are required if the work is on campus. International students may be able to work off-campus after completing their first year of studies, but this will require approval from the university and may reduce the length of their post-study work permit, unless the work is integral to their coursework.