Fees
International Year program fees
The James Madison University degree pathway program provides exceptional value because you progress directly to the second year of your degree, effectively fast-tracking your education.
For more details about direct admission tuition, comprehensive fees, on-campus accommodations, and resident meal plans, visit the JMU website.
2025/26 Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the 2025/26 International Year (IY) program is valid as of 8 May 2025 for the academic year beginning on 20 August 2025.
| Direct admission | 1-semester IY | 2-semester IY | 3-semester IY | 4-semester IY | |
| Tuition | $25,918 | $14,500 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $48,000 |
| Comprehensive student services fee | $5,988 | $5,988 | $5,988 | $5,988 | $5,988 |
| JMU student insurance (8-month fees shown) | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On-campus accommodation and resident meal-plan (2-semester fees shown) | $13,712 | $13,712 | $13,712 | $13,712 | $13,712 |
| Airport transfer (optional) | $160 | $160 |
James Madison University sets tuition for direct admission and costs for comprehensive fees, on-campus accommodations, and resident meal plans in Spring/Summer 2025. For more details about those costs, visit the JMU website. All pricing is subject to change.
Additional Details
- All pricing is subject to change.
- All international students, regardless of direct admission or pathway program status, must pay the comprehensive student services fee and the student insurance fee.
- Students living on-campus are required to participate in a meal plan. Students living off-campus can choose to buy a meal plan or not to. The on-campus accommodation fee includes a $120 per-semester fee for internet connection.
- JMU and the JMU International Study Center offer an optional airport transfer service directly from Dulles International Airport and Reagan International Airport. This is a one-way transfer service available upon initial arrival. Students must reserve transportation prior to arrival by completing the Flight Arrival Form.
- Students should prepare to arrive a few days before classes start to attend a mandatory orientation. Contact the International Study Center (ISC) Admissions Manager at admissions@studygroup.com for details. Class schedules are tentative and subject to change.
- The following costs are not included in program prices. Additional costs may be incurred by students.
- Airfare to and from the USA
- Personal expenses
- Vacation travel
- On-campus accommodation and food expenses when the University is officially closed
- Regular ESL classes prior to an International Study Center program, if your language proficiency on arrival is inadequate for entry
Scholarships at JMU
Scholarships are available for JMU ISC and direct admit students.
Progression Scholarships for ISC Students
You may be eligible for a scholarship upon entry to the JMU ISC. Then, after you complete your ISC program, you may be eligible for a progression scholarship for your studies at JMU.
| Total Value | Value (Per Year) | Criteria to Award | Criteria to Maintain | |
| ISC Progression Scholarship | $15,000 | $5,000 | 3.0 GPA | 2.5 GPA (Years 3-4) |
Scholarships for Direct Admit Students
If you are directly applying to JMU, you may be eligible for a new International Recognition Award scholarship, valued at $5,000 per year. Students must have completed high school outside of the U.S.
| Total Value | Value (Per Year) | Criteria to Award | Criteria to Maintain | |
| International Recognition Award | $20,000 | $5,000 | 3.0 GPA | 2.5 (Years 2-4) |
Contact your educational agent or email admissions@studygroup.com to learn more about the scholarship opportunities at JMU.
James Madison University tuition
When you continue your degree studies outside of the International Study Center, you will pay the Out-of-State James Madison University fees.
Entry points
2-, 3-, & 4-semester International Year programs:
Every January, May, and August
1-semester International Year program:
January and August
Direct admission:
January and August
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for international student value
College Factual, 2023
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