James Madison University

"JMU" redirects here. For other uses, see JMU (disambiguation).
For the public-policy college at Michigan State University, see James Madison College.

James Madison University
Former names
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"[1]
TypePublic research university
EstablishedFebruary 29, 1908;
116 years ago (1908-02-29)
AccreditationSACS
Academic affiliations
Endowment$154.7 million (2021)[2]
Budget$628 million (2020)[3]
PresidentCharlie King (interim)
Academic staff
1,463 (2022)[4]
Students22,224 (2022)[4]
Undergraduates20,346 (2022)[4]
Postgraduates1,878 (2022)[4]
Location
Harrisonburg
,
Virginia
,
United States
CampusSmall City, 721 acres (2.92 km2)
Other campuses
NewspaperThe Breeze
Colors  Purple
  Gold[5]
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.

  1. ^ "James Madison University Commencement" (PDF). James Madison University. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 5, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
  2. ^ As of June 30, 2021. JMU Foundation: Endowments Market Value (Report). James Madison University Foundation. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  3. ^ "Operating Budgets by Revenue Source and Major Expense 2019-20 and 2020-21" (PDF). James Madison University. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d "JMU Facts & Figures". James Madison University. Archived from the original on May 31, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  5. ^ "James Madison University Colors". Archived from the original on May 31, 2019. Retrieved September 10, 2018.