James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 76.3% |
| Applicants | 35,750 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1180–1310 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 25–29 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $21,816 |
| Grad rate | 81% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $69,954 |
| Source | cds · 2023 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $70 (US) · $70 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Portfolio | Via SlideRoom |
| Test policy | never required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~650 words each.
- Tell us why you would like to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In addition, please include why you are interested in studying the major(s) you have selected. If you selected undecided please describe your areas of possible academic interest.
- Each student is unique. Please tell us about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments, and/or interests you will bring to our campus.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).