James Madison University: cost & net price by income
Harrisonburg, Virginia
The average net price at James Madison University is about $21,816 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $14,288 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $27,196. Published in-state tuition is $13,576. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$14,288/yr
- $30k–$48k$14,985/yr
- $48k–$75k$19,216/yr
- $75k–$110k$24,471/yr
- $110k+$27,196/yr
James Madison University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $21,816
- In-state tuition
- $13,576
- Out-of-state tuition
- $30,790
- Students receiving aid
- 17%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does James Madison University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at James Madison University is about $21,816 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does James Madison University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at James Madison University is about $14,288 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at James Madison University?
- At James Madison University, published in-state tuition is $13,576 and out-of-state tuition is $30,790 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is James Madison University worth the cost?
- FindU gives James Madison University a value grade of A — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)