James Madison University
- Public
- Research university
James Madison University: international tuition 31,604 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 49,089 USD, acceptance rate 71.5%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo 120.
Getting in. The school admits 71.5% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 600–680, Math 570–660, ACT 24–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+ or Duolingo 120+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 49,089 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. You apply through JMU's ApplyWeb application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at James Madison University?
International tuition is 31,604 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 49,089 USD.
What English scores does James Madison University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo 120.
What is the acceptance rate at James Madison University?
The acceptance rate is 71.5%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
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- Horizon Hover2024Campus tour
- James Madison University2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Centennial Scholars ProgramIntl?Intl eligibility unclearNeed-basedApplication method unclearSchool page
Aimed at Pell-eligible Virginia students, so likely not applicable to international students, though the page does not state it explicitly.
Graybeal ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearOtherSeparate application requiredSchool page
Listed on the international student services (ISSS) page, but the page does not explicitly state that international students are eligible.
Deadline: April 1
Madison Award for Academic ExcellenceIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Second Century Scholarship / Jones ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The page covers first-year students in designated STEM programs and does not mention international students.
- Renewable in later years
Thomas A. Dingledine ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The page does not address international status, so eligibility is unclear.
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- SATACTOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Deadlines
- International application deadline, Summer term (all pieces)Applicationabout122days
- International application deadline - Fall term (all pieces)Application+228 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
46 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data