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Paying for JMU

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what JMU actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run JMU's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$9,500/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$12,200/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$17,150/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$23,200/yr after aid
$110k+$28,900/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$33,276
In-state tuition$14,622
Out-of-state tuition$31,604
Room & board$13,056
Average net price$17,500
Students on aid81%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

JMU cost & aid FAQ

How much does JMU cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $17,500 per year at JMU after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $33,276. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does JMU cost by family income?

At JMU, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $9,500 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $28,900 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does JMU give financial aid to international students?

Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with JMU's financial aid office.

Does JMU meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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