James Madison University - Ratings, Reviews & Ranking

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

4.4

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Overview

4.4
out of 5

Overall Score

60%

of those seeking jobs were employed in their area of study within 6 months of graduation.

80%

say the majority of the classes record their attendance.

83.3%

say they always feel safe on Campus

Academic Staff

5 Stars 53.3%

4 Stars 40%

3 Stars 6.7%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Campus Facilities

5 Stars 60%

4 Stars 40%

3 Stars 0%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Area of Study

5 Stars 86.7%

4 Stars 6.7%

3 Stars 6.7%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Administrative Staff

5 Stars 25%

4 Stars 33.3%

3 Stars 33.3%

2 Stars 8.3%

1 Star 0%

Sports Facilities

5 Stars 64.3%

4 Stars 28.6%

3 Stars 7.1%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Social Scene

5 Stars 64.3%

4 Stars 35.7%

3 Stars 0%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Reviews

 
Tom Spacey
Area Of Study :

  Politics
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Graduated
Gender :						

 Male 
Started Here In :						

 Aug, 2021 

		Specific Area of StudyInternational Relations

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?No

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?No

 " I greatly enjoyed my time at James Madison University. The school is doing a great job of bringing itself into the 21st century. The on-campus food options were great, and the campus is rapidly growing with the development of new facilities. "
					
	10 Aug 2025 

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Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Accounting, Business & Economics
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Started Here In :						

 2023 
Personality Type:						
		
 Introvert 

		Specific Area of StudyManagement

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?Yes

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " The Professors here at JMU truly care for all of their students. They will go out of their way to help you (even with things not related to class). The business program taught me a lot and prepared my for the real world. The overall energy of the school was positive and everyone wants to see you succeed. "
					
	6 Jun 2024 

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Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Education
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Graduated
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 2018 
Personality Type:						
		
 Extrovert 

		Campus AttendedHarrisonburg, Virginia 

		Specific Area of StudyEducational Technology

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?Yes

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " I love JMU! It is a great college that valued students and their individuality. The school has a community feel to it. I attended both undergrad and grad school at JMU. Undergrad on campus and grad school online. Both experiences were amazing. The professors at JMU really care about their students and the students successes! I can't recommend JMU enough! I am forever a Duke who bleeds purple! "
					
	30 Nov 2023 

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JMUlover
Area Of Study :

  Other
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 2019 
Personality Type:						
		
 Extrovert 

		Specific Area of StudyJustice Studies

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " Love JMU!! Would definitely recommend to anyone that JMU is a great school academically, socially and for jobs!! I have been able to connect with alumni for networking experiences for future job connections. I have been a part of many student organizations and have have found my place here on campus. The food is great we are ranked in the top ten in the country with a variety of options. "
					
	12 Apr 2022 

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Toast
Area Of Study :

  Communication & Media
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Graduated
Started Here In :						

 2008 
Personality Type:						
		
 Introvert 

		Specific Area of StudyCommunication Studies

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " Really enjoyed my experience and would definitely recommend it. I had a great opportunity with my study abroad program. The food was great, but parking can be a nightmare. The village was tough in the summer - lack of AC "
					
	8 Mar 2022 

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