James Madison University Top Questions

Students who are looking for a good education but are equally interested in the social aspect of college. People who really flourish at James Madison are those that are very outgoing and love to get involved. Partying is also a major part of the social scene, so students applying here should keep that in mind.

Someone who is outgoing, fun-loving, wants to learn but also wants to enjoy going to college.

Tough to say really. Definitely wouldn't recommend making any college decision without visiting. JMU finds the middle ground on so much of what there is that it's hard to classify what kinds of people will like it. Classes range in size widely, as do the dorms.

JMU is a great school for many types of people. It offers lots of activities to students both on and off campus. Sororites & Fraternities are really big but there is a lot to do if you choose to not participate in them. There is always something to do outside like hike, camp, bike or ski. Anyone who wants to be near the city should not come here! Harrisonburg is a great place to go to school but it is very rural.

JMU has a lot of different people on campus so almost anyone could fit in, but it is mostly made of caucasian people from the East coast who are wealthy. JMU is also largely female and is famous for its ugg boot, north face, and verra bradley wearing girls. So if you fit those you will definetly fit in here, but if you don't then there are still places for you.

The person that should attend this school should be someone who is serious about their future, but who also wants to gain friends and become a kind of family in any organization.

You should enjoy interacting with others as well as meeting new people. You should also be open-minded to all points of view and care about your future.

The student population of JMU is filled with motivated, outgoing students. Most students are involved in one or more organizations. Many have voluneered on relief trips or throughout Harrisonburg. Many are also interested in their personal health, taking full advantage of the Unitersity Recreation facility.

Social, spirited.

Students who want a balance of work and social life.