by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at James Madison University, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $271 for every credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $849 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $271 | $849 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at James Madison University follow below.
Required fees account for added up to $6,100 in-state and $6,108 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,150 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $6,100 | $6,108 |
| Total | $14,250 | $31,604 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.
Below is how tuition at James Madison University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,460 | $23,800 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,684 | $24,744 |
| One Year Ago | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,150 | $25,496 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.5%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $32,066 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
To learn about the aid available at James Madison University, take a look at the James Madison University Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the James Madison University Tuition & Fees page.