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Public Research University in Harrisonburg, VA. Operating on a semester system.
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23K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
67
Housing Buildings
Life in Harrisonburg for James Madison University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Harrisonburg.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
33,730
City Transportation
Walkability
62
Bikeability
52
Public Transit
Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation (HDPT)
Nearest Airports
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
54.5°F
Avg Snowfall
21.5 in
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at James Madison University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 24 of 34 known dorm and housing options.
Apartments on Grace
Capacity: 500
Room types: double
Bell
Room types: single, double
Cedar
Room types: single, double
Chandler
Room types: single, double
Chappelear
Room types: single, double
Chesapeake
Room types: single, double
Converse
Room types: single, double
Dingledine
Room types: single, double
Dogwood
Room types: single, double
Eagle
Room types: single, double
Frederikson
Room types: single, double
Garber
Room types: single, double
Gifford
Room types: single, double
Hanson
Room types: single, double
Harper Allen-Lee
Room types: single, double
Hillside
Room types: single, double
Hoffman
Room types: single, double
Huffman
Room types: single, double
Jennings
Capacity: 500
Room types: single, double, suite
Logan
Room types: single, double
Magnolia
Room types: single, double
McGraw-Long
Room types: single, double
New Village Residence Hall
Oak
Room types: single, double
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Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@jmu.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 18, 2026
End: May 19, 2026
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