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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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College Badges for James Madison University

Learn where JMU ranks among the "best of the best" nationally, regionally and within Virginia

2021 Ranking Awards for James Madison University

We update our rankings throughout the year as new data becomes available. The current ranking cycle is 2021 and encompasses all rankings published between September 1st, 2020 and August 31st, 2021. This page indicates the top award category achieved for this year. Learn more about our methodologies that drive these rankings.

If you are an administrator interested in using our badge program to showcase your college's strengths, please contact us.

Count by Award Level

Top 1%: 2
Top 5%: 29
Top 10%: 58
Top 15%: 55
Total: 144
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