James Madison University

James Madison University, commonly known as JMU, Madison, or James Madison, is a public research university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. 

The university is considered "More Selective" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. 

JMU offers 115 degree programs on the bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral levels.

Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

James Madison University (also known as JMU, Madison, or James Madison) is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the institution was renamed Madison College in 1938 in honor of President James Madison and then James Madison University in 1977.

James Madison University is known for... 

• #1 most innovative university in the south by U.S. News & World Report 
• 80% of JMU students do undergraduate research, an internship, a practicum or student teach  
• #2 graduation rate in the U.S. for large, master's level public universities 
• #1 Best College for Employment in Virginia according to U.S. Department of Education statistics compiled by Zippia.
• JMU has the highest post-graduation job levels of all Virginia colleges. 
• #25 best public college value in the U.S. by MONEY magazine 
• 96% of 2018 JMU graduates were employed, in graduate school or involved in other career endeavors within six months of graduation  
• #2 graduation rate in the U.S. for large, master's level public universities 
• #5 in the nation for “students who made the right choice” by The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education 
• 90% freshman retention rate (national average is 72%)

The James Madison University is a Public university located in Harrisonburg.
The James Madison University was founded in 1908.
The current president of James Madison University is Jonathan R. Alger.
According to verified online sources, the James Madison University enrolls a total of 45334 students.
According to the main website, the James Madison University has a total student population of 22667 undergraduate students and 22667 graduate students.