Compare James Madison University’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review JMU’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does James Madison University compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Good	B-	520 of 1,472
Region (Southeast)	Best	A	132 of 999
State (Virginia)	Best	A-	6 of 41

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	76.8%	B	1,110 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,205	B+	280 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1280	B+	280 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	16 : 1	C-	2,200 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	74.1%	A-	654 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$9,017	A-	414 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$9,885	C+	1,040 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	90.0%	A	296 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	84.2%	A	228 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	Better Than Expected	A	231 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$46,000	A	402 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	+$1,641	B+	408 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$63,000	A	276 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	+$1,641	B+	408 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	2.3%	A	424 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Fair	C	2,396 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Good	B+	1,104 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Good	B	694 of 3,452

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