James Madison University · Cost & aid

Harrisonburg, VA · City · Public · Research university · the Dukes · Website ↗

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$49,188

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$31,974

In-state

on campus

$26,317

Average net price

bottom quarter for affordability in Division I

$5.2M

Athletic aid, women's

$16,071 per roster spot

$5.8M

Athletic aid, men's

$25,440 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $49,188 sticker.

Family income under $30k$10,582

$30k – $48k$12,172

$48k – $75k$17,150

$75k – $110k$23,171

Over $110k$28,869

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$5,174,991
Per roster spot$16,071 across 322 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$5,774,888
Per roster spot$25,440 across 227 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$409k / $664k
Tuition & fees$13,576 in-state · $30,790 out

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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