Is JMU on the rise?

[Anonymous]

I don't think it's particularly on the rise (it's been popular for years) and I don't think JMU people particularly care one way or the other.

For whatever reason, that really seems to annoy some outsiders.

[Anonymous]

JMU is a great regional school, but it will always be at least 4th in Virginia in terms of desirability and reputation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:JMU is a great regional school, but it will always be at least 4th in Virginia in terms of desirability and reputation.

OK with me. Virginia public college/university system is quite good. 4th among them? Great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think it's particularly on the rise (it's been popular for years) and I don't think JMU people particularly care one way or the other.

For whatever reason, that really seems to annoy some outsiders.

Agreed!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:JMU is an awesome school with solid academics, infectious spirit, gorgeous setting, cute town, happy students, strong undergrad focus, and proud alumni happy to “hold the door” for fellow grads. It’s a well rounded option for a wider range of students than the more selective (or rejective) colleges in VA. The fact it’s becoming better known nationally - due to the Common App or academic success - will elevate its standing among peers even more. Yes, it’s on the rise and much deserved. VA is lucky to have such strong options.

+1
I personally hope it doesn't "rise" too much and become one of those more rejective colleges. Love the framing of rejective rather than selective!

[Anonymous]

How is Greek life atJMU?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think it's particularly on the rise (it's been popular for years) and I don't think JMU people particularly care one way or the other.

For whatever reason, that really seems to annoy some outsiders.

Yep. JMU '94

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just read that JMU’s number of applications have doubled in the past four years (44k in 2025 versus 22k in 2021) and 50% were from OOS. That’s unreal to me. When did the school become so popular and why is the acceptance rate still high if so many more kids are applying? Is the yield decreasing at the same time? Is this only due to joining the Common App or something else? What’s the reputation among high school kids now? I’ve got a sophomore from MCPS who’s interested.

I'm a fan of Virginia publics, but I'm not sure any of them are really on the rise.

[Anonymous]

No, it isn't.

[Anonymous]

UVA, W-L, WM
Richmond
VT, JMU
Mason
CNU, VCU
Old Dominion

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UVA, W-L, WM
Richmond
VT, JMU
Mason
CNU, VCU
Old Dominion

UVA, W-L
VT, JMU
WM, Richmond

The rest are interchangeable

You need professional help.

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/

[Anonymous]

JMU hasn’t released stats for this year yet…….

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UVA, W-L, WM
Richmond
VT, JMU
Mason
CNU, VCU
Old Dominion

Your list is better than spanky's right below you, but based on incoming student stats, JMU should be on the line with Mason as opposed to VT.

Agreed. VT is in a tier of its own arguably.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UVA, W-L, WM
Richmond
VT, JMU
Mason
CNU, VCU
Old Dominion

UVA, W-L
VT, JMU
WM, Richmond

The rest are interchangeable

You need professional help.

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/

JMU living rent free in your head LOL

[Anonymous]

JMU is not at the bottom. We are OOS and it’s a nice school. My kid has not decided yet but we visited and like it. Campus, academics, dorms, dining. It is a nice school. Why are people slamming?