Campus Aesthetics at James Madison University (StudentsReview ™)

Breakdown of “Campus Aesthetics” at JMU

By Gender

Males	A-
Females	A

By Major

Accounting	A-
Anthropology	A+
Archaeology	A+
Architecture	A-
Art & Design Department	A
Athletics/Training	A
Biology	A
Business - Management and Administration	A-
Chemistry	B+
Civil Engineering	A
Communications	B+
Computer Science	A+
Economics	A
Education	A+
Engineering Department	A
English	A+
Finance	A
Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etc	A
Geography and Geosciences	A
History/Histories (art history/etc.)	A
Journalism	B-
Kinesiology	A-
Math	B
Music Education	A
Nuclear Engineering	A
Nursing	A
Nutrition	A
Other	A
Perfomance Arts	A
Physical Therapy/Exercise Science	A-
Physics	A-
Political Science	B+
PreMed and Medical	A
Psychology	A-
Public Health	A+
School of Information	A-
Sociology	A
Undecided	A-

Against similar schools

Campus Aesthetics compared with similar schools in class.

James Madison University
A-
Average of All Schools
B
Average of schools in class
B
Virginia Commonwealth University
C+
University of Virginia
A
Harvard University
B+
George Mason University
B
University of Delaware
A-
New York University
B-
Radford University
A-
F
A+

Campus Aesthetics

“... It seems like little has changed on campus in terms of the people-it was a country club school where middle class/upper middle class either chose...Read full comment

“... The campus is beautiful but when leave the campus the peoples scare me ...Read full comment

“... JMU has the ugliest campus out of all the VA schools ...Read full comment

“... By the end of freshman year I'd found my niche and moved off campus sophomore year ...Read full comment

“... If you value basic amenities as an undergrad living on campus, DO NOT GO HERE ...Read full comment

“... Having a major highway running through the middle of the campus doesn't help the aesthetics either ...Read full comment

“... JMU provides the perfect blend of difficulty in academics with the ability to learn about ones self in an aesthetically pleasing environment ...Read full comment

“... At first I found the campus a little bit overwhelming, but now I could not imagine being anywhere else ...Read full comment

“... The campus itself is beautiful and is kept up all year round ...Read full comment

“... After touring the campuses I ultimately chose JMU ...Read full comment

“... I still can not believe I attend this school it is an awesome campus with an amazing student body and great faculty ...Read full comment

“... They create actual models of what could be turned into full scale buildings while we just cut and paste scraps together until we find a form that...Read full comment

“... There is absolutely nothing to do on campus - accept get drunk or maybe work out ...Read full comment

“... The academics, social life, professors, extra curricular activities and campus are all superb ...Read full comment

“... The biggest negative about JMU is the social scene, most students here are close-minded, condescending, arrogant jerks whether they're hallmates,...Read full comment

“... Many people move off campus sophomore year to one of the many surrounding housing/apartment complexes ...Read full comment

“... As time goes by, JMU is doing nothing but eating up the local land/resources for its own aesthetic interests ...Read full comment

“... The campus itself is beautiful and is kept up all year round ...Read full comment

“... Campus is unbelievably pretty ...Read full comment

“... While the core of the campus is attractive the housing is old and a large part of the campus is across a major highway ...Read full comment

“... JMU has a pretty campus but I guess that's all I get out of it ...Read full comment

“... The campus is pretty but it's a trap because other than the frat houses and the apartment complexes Harrisonburg felt dead to me ...Read full comment

“... The campus is BEAUTIFUL- it is rumored that JMU spends just under the amount that Disney World spends on their aesthetic charm, the flowers, tree...Read full comment

“... The JMU campus is B-E-A-Utiful ...Read full comment

“... Also, the campus is in the middle of a beautiful valley which is host to endless outdoors activities ...Read full comment

“... Yes, I did visit before I came to the school, and I did love the campus ...Read full comment

“... The first year wasn't bad, but the party scene got old and even the appeal of the campus dies out fast ...Read full comment

“... The campus is pretty, but in need of maintenance, additional dorms and facilities and is showing its age ...Read full comment

“... and the off-campus life resources and office are wonderful, they make getting your first apartment/house a good experience JOIN AMNESTY INTERNA...Read full comment

“... Also, i feel like at least three times a week there is something going on around campus during the day (whether it be a carnival day, of "college...Read full comment

“... There is always a friendly happy environment around campus ...Read full comment

“... there was always plenty to do on campus and i loved all my friends ...Read full comment

“... For instance, the main and only library on campus, Carrier Library, consists of old desks, crappy computers, and a very low volume of books (in ...Read full comment

“... These are definitely some of the hottest girls on a college campus ...Read full comment

“... The campus is downright ugly and the students are just plain weird ...Read full comment

“... JMU has a beautiful campus and the people here are very friendly ...Read full comment

“... Walking through campus you get the feeling that JMU is this beautiful place where people are genuinely happy to be ...Read full comment

“... m impressed every single day at how beautiful the campus is ...Read full comment

“... It has a beautiful campus wonderful staff and the students are friendly and helpful ...Read full comment

“... I didn't like Harrisonburg, and I didn't have that many friends because I wasn't involved in any clubs on campus outside of intramural soccer ...Read full comment

“... The campus is brilliant, the students and faculty are all so nice, and I just can't imagine myself being anywhere else ...Read full comment

“... Its not just about race, most people here don't want to be around people they disagree with and the campus is very cliquey because most people ha...Read full comment

“... Otherwise its okay - the campus is nice (bluestone area) other parts are ok ...Read full comment

“... I visited and fell in love with the beautiful campus and seemingly friendly atmosphere ...Read full comment

“... The campus is beautiful and the students are friendly; you do not even have to pay for beer when you go to parties ...Read full comment

“... But the last 2 semesters have been pretty lame for me-you're stuck with chilling in the dorm, seeing a movie at the on-campus theater, maybe goin...Read full comment

“... Also, if you choose to move off campus after your freshman year, the off-campus housing is not only affordable, but incredibly convenient ...Read full comment

“... I always thought I would like a campus style school like JMU but am finding now that I may have been happier on an urban campus where people care...Read full comment

“... The campus is beautiful and well laid out, there are SOO many awesome student resources, the professors are great (for the most part, there are c...Read full comment

“... The original part of campus (Bluestone) is attractive - the other parts of campus not so much ...Read full comment

“... Right now I am in a cinema club, the fencing club, and a group that chooses bands to come to campus ...Read full comment

“... The campus is beautiful ...Read full comment

“... Once I realized that I started getting involved with several groups on campus and I instantly made lots of friends ...Read full comment

“... Once you have been on the campus and met the people you'll realize that this University pulls in a great student body ...Read full comment

“... I believe that amount of black people on campus is 4% ...Read full comment

“... The campus is nice and remote ...Read full comment

“... The campus has a major highway running right through it ...Read full comment

“... I dont go to it im just a ressident of Harringsonburg sure its not exiting but if you know ur way around u can do something + the campus is beuat...Read full comment

“... Also, if your not a heavy drinker or partier (partys run rampant on all of the off campus apartments) there is NOTHING to do in this area ...Read full comment

“... You can't walk through campus during the day without seeing at least a dozen hot girls ...Read full comment

“... Upon entering the campus it is immediately evident that this is not a very diverse school ...Read full comment

“... The few bad things about JMU are mostly aesthetic ...Read full comment

“... It's got good food, a good bus system, things to do on and off campus, and a good girl to guy ratio ...Read full comment

“... Campus (A-)= This is one of the most beautiful campuses I have ever seen, but don't get me wrong some of the Florida, California, and Arizona ...Read full comment

“... It's not all that complicated to socialize especially in your freshmen year when everyone is new to the campus ...Read full comment

“... It offers a very friendly, safe and clean environment, with a campus full of people that greatly enjoy being there ...Read full comment

“... They hook you in by showing you all the cool sights and flouting the beautiful campus ...Read full comment

“... Here are my pros and cons: Pros: The campus is absolutely gorgeous ...Read full comment

“... Also, i feel like at least three times a week there is something going on around campus during the day (whether it be a carnival day, of "college...Read full comment

“... ) Great study abroad options, nice campus, and fantastic tuition make Madison a good choice ...Read full comment

“... The campus is beautiful ...Read full comment

“... If you want to have fun, any night of the week, there is stuff to do- off campus and on ...Read full comment

“... For instance, the main and only library on campus, Carrier Library, consists of old desks, crappy computers, and a very low volume of books (in ...Read full comment

“... I transferred to James Madison University for the Spring 2014 semester and lived off campus, expecting to have the time of my life and meet many n...Read full comment

“... It's not all that complicated to socialize especially in your freshmen year when everyone is new to the campus ...Read full comment

“... You can just tell the minute you walk on campus ...Read full comment

“... These are definitely some of the hottest girls on a college campus ...Read full comment

“... From what I heard, before the whole sringfest debacle people could take the drunk bus to any off campus housing area/apartment complex and find a...Read full comment

“... JMU = "Just Missed University" The aesthetics of this place are horrible ...Read full comment

“... the campus is gorgeous, there are always clubs and/or organization trying to get you involved, the food is great, the parties are so much fun (t...Read full comment

“... I chose JMU because of the people (friendly, especially to freshmen, we understand you're new and need a little help), the campus (which is gorge...Read full comment

“... Also, i feel like at least three times a week there is something going on around campus during the day (whether it be a carnival day, of "college...Read full comment

“... Housing is only guaranteed for freshman year but off-campus townhomes, houses, and apartments are affordable and varied (its a buyers market and ...Read full comment

“... The campus is beautiful but that seems to be where the money goes ...Read full comment

“... The campus is beautiful, the people are awesome, MOST of the professors you will love, and overall; JMU just kicks ass ...Read full comment

“... Even though JMU is fairly large, I see people I know everywhere I go on campus ...Read full comment

“... I am a freshman and am in love with this college, the campus is beautiful, the lifestyle is amazing, and the classes are challanging and the profe...Read full comment

“... There's plenty of things to do on campus, with over 300 clubs ...Read full comment

“... The school looks like a trailer park with a highway running through the middle of the campus ...Read full comment

“... Nice campus ...Read full comment

“... Check out Natural Bridge, various local hiking/recreation areas, numerous national parks, and much more all within an hour of campus ...Read full comment

“... This school has it all: a quality education, a beautiful, safe campus, and friendly-to-a-fault students ...Read full comment

“... JMU is a solid institution with a nice campus - although stuck in the middle of Harrisonburg ...Read full comment

“... Also, i feel like at least three times a week there is something going on around campus during the day (whether it be a carnival day, of "college...Read full comment

“... I truly suggest staying in town for the summer or over winter break and really learning about the area outside the campus boundaries- visit the ...Read full comment

“... Don't expect to get on the ICS (inter-campus shuttle) ever, its almost always full ...Read full comment

“... I just personally hate it here, if it weren't for the campus and the one other normal person here, i would not have stayed ...Read full comment

“... Cops love arresting students, even when they are on-campus not doing anything wrong ...Read full comment

“... The surrounding town is small and not very interesting, but campus has lots to offer ...Read full comment

“... Before I go on about why JMU was a terrible choice for me, let me say the good things: people are usually nice, campus is pretty safe, beauti...Read full comment

“... It is aesthetically beautiful, the people are nice and the food is really delicious ...Read full comment