James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Official acceptance rate: 76.25%
Official Data
Source: College Scorecard, US Dept. of EducationAcceptance Rate
76.25%
SAT Average
1247
SAT Range (25th-75th)
1170-1320
ACT Median
27
ACT Range (25th-75th)
25-29
Undergrad Enrollment
20,497
Website
www.jmu.edu/index.shtmlCommunity Data
From 26 crowdsourced submissions
Total Submissions
26
Crowdsourced Accept Rate
96%
Avg GPA (UW)
3.70
Avg SAT
1409
Decision Breakdown
25
Accepted
0
Rejected
0
Waitlisted
1
Deferred
Avg ACT
33
SAT Range
1240-1530
GPA Range
2.96-4.00
Individual Submissions (26)
Showing 1-20 of 26 self-reported outcomes for James Madison University
James Madison University
VA · 2025-2026 · RD
Accepted
GPA (UW)
2.96
ACT
33
Major: Econ
8 APs
Paid career/tech program senior year.Environmental club junior year.
Self-Reported·via Reddit
From MN
James Madison University
VA · 2025-2026 · RD
Accepted
GPA (W)
3.65
Self-Reported·via Reddit
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is James Madison University's acceptance rate?
- James Madison University has an official acceptance rate of 76.25%. Based on 26 community-reported outcomes, the crowdsourced acceptance rate is 96%.
- What SAT score do you need for James Madison University?
- James Madison University has an average SAT score of 1247. Community-reported average SAT from real applicants is 1409.
- What ACT score do you need for James Madison University?
- James Madison University has a median ACT score of 27. Community-reported average ACT from real applicants is 33.
- What GPA do you need to get into James Madison University?
- Based on 26 community-reported outcomes, the average unweighted GPA of applicants to James Madison University is 3.70 (range: 2.96–4.00).