Tuition & net price

How much does James Madison University cost?

Published tuition is $14,250 in-state and $31,604 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $31,735 a year. After aid, families pay between $11,444 and $30,147 depending on income.

In-state tuition$14,250before aid
Out-of-state$31,604before aid
Lowest net price$11,444families under $30k
Highest net price$30,147families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $11,444 36%
$30,001–$48,000 $12,977 41%
$48,001–$75,000 $16,475 52%
$75,001–$110,000 $22,343 70%
Over $110,000 $30,147 95%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
17%
Take federal loans
29%
Typical repayment
$213/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Virginia.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Christopher Newport University $16,828 $31,178 $33,766 $12,461
Hampton University $30,592 $30,592 $46,027 $32,101
Old Dominion University $12,750 $33,780 $29,446 $9,739
Longwood University $15,744 $27,978 $34,588 $11,896
University of Mary Washington $14,640 $27,560 $31,137 $10,304
Shenandoah University $36,950 $36,950 $51,928 $24,356

James Madison University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at James Madison University?
Published tuition is $14,250 for in-state students and $31,604 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does James Madison University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $11,444 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $30,147.
What is the total cost of attendance at James Madison University?
$31,735 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is James Madison University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $69,954 ten years after starting, against $20,093 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.