What division is James Madison?

James Madison competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Sun Belt.

What GPA do you need for James Madison?

The average GPA at James Madison is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is James Madison?

James Madison has an enrollment of approximately 20,888 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at James Madison?

James Madison has an acceptance rate of 72%.

How do I get recruited to play at James Madison?

To get recruited at James Madison, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against James Madison's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

James Madison

Harrisonburg, VAFBSSun Belt

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

20,888

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

72%

Acceptance

80%

Graduation

92%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

James Madison is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Sun Belt, located in Harrisonburg, VA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at James Madison, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

80%

Acceptance

72%

Student:Faculty

17:1

Avg SAT

1,247

Retention

92%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$57,438

Coaching Staff101 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About James Madison Athletics

James Madison is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Harrisonburg, VA, competing in the Sun Belt. With an enrollment of 20,888 students, James Madison offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at James Madison with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at James Madison is 3.5. The school maintains a 80% graduation rate.

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