James Madison University

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For the public-policy college at Michigan State University, see James Madison College.

James Madison University
Former names
List
  • State Normal and Industrial School (1908–1914)
    State Normal School for Women at Harrisonburg (1914–1924)
    State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (1924–1938)
    Madison College (1938–1977)
Motto"Knowledge is Liberty"
TypePublic research university
EstablishedFebruary 29, 1908 (1908-02-29)
AccreditationSACS
Academic affiliations
Endowment$181 million (2025)
Budget$825 million (2025)
PresidentJames C. Schmidt
Academic staff
1,463 (2022)
Students22,224 (2022)
Undergraduates20,346 (2022)
Postgraduates1,878 (2022)
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia
,
United States
CampusSmall city, 785 acres (3.18 km2)
Other campuses
NewspaperThe Breeze
ColorsPurple and gold
   
NicknameDukes
Sporting affiliations
MascotDuke Dog
Websitejmu.edu

James Madison University (JMU, Madison, or James Madison) is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1908, the institution was renamed in 1938 in honor of the fourth president of the United States, James Madison. It has since expanded from its origins as a normal school and teacher's college into a comprehensive university. It is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, just west of Massanutten Mountain.

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