James Madison University

By far the best university in Virginia. I went through the ISAT program and now have a six figure salary just 3 years after graduation. Thank you JMU!

4th Year Male -- Class 2005

Education Quality: A+, University Resource Use/ spending: B+

All in all, JMU is the place to be if you want to get away from major distractions such as that of a city. I am bored alot, so therefore I have to entertain myself by getting involved and actually putting effort into friendships

1st Year Male -- Class 2012

Faculty Accessibility: A+, Surrounding City: F

Deciding to attend JMU was the best decision I've ever made in my life. JMU has given me the opportunity to grow and become a better person and to excel in my chosen major. As a freshman, I have more research experiences, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities than my two best friends (one attending an Ivy League and one attending another top public school in VA). Every single faculty here treats me as a person, not as a number.

The Honors Program is phenomenal as well, especially the opportunity to do a senior thesis.The sports atmosphere here is awesome, not to mention the marching band is AMAZING!! The only thing about JMU that doesn't appeal to me is the large party scene, but people here never pressure others to drink and, as a whole, are very respectful of those who choose not to partake.

1st Year Female -- Class 2012

Education Quality: A+, Social Life: B