James Madison University Demographics & Diversity Overview

24%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

James Madison University has a diverse student body with 24% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
75.3%(15,182)
Hispanic
7.6%(1,533)
African American
4.7%(953)
Asian
5.9%(1,188)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(24)
Two or More Races
4.1%(817)
Unknown
2.1%(418)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color24%
Total Enrollment22,224
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

James Madison University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

James Madison University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.0%(8,741)
Women
57.0%(11,605)
Other
0.0%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men8,741

39% of total enrollment

Women11,605

52% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

James Madison University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

James Madison University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 73% in-state residents, 27% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
72.7%(3,533)
Out-of-State
26.7%(1,299)
International
0.6%(27)

Regional Representation

In-State3,533

73% of student body

Out-of-State1,299

27% of student body

International27

1% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

24%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age