The following examples utilize base tuition amounts for full-time students and do not account for any additional course fees or tuition differential that the student may have based on their specific enrollment. If the student uses a different meal plan than the one listed in the example, it will alter the amounts. If you have any questions about these amounts, please refer to the student's statement or contact our office at ubo@jmu.edu or 540/568-6505.

1st Year Student
Charge Description In-State Amount Out-of-State Amount
Tuition (12+ credits) $3,625 $12,075
Comprehensive Fees $2,478 $2,478
Room Rent $2,714 $2,714
Internet Connection Fee $120 $120
Meal Plan (14/week + $275 DD) $2,536 $2,536
Orientation Fee $180 $180
Less: Admission Deposit ($250) ($250)
First semester total: $11,403 $19,853
     
Tuition (12+ credits) $3,625 $12,075
Comprehensive Fees $2,478 $2,478
Room Rent $2,714 $2,714
Internet Connection Fee $120 $120
Meal Plan (14/week + $275 DD) $2,536 $2,536
Second semester total: $11,473 $19,923
     
Total for 2018-2019 academic year: $22,876 $39,776
2nd Year Student -- On Campus
Charge Description In-State Amount Out-of-State Amount
Tuition (12+ credits) $3,625 $12,075
Comprehensive Fees $2,478 $2,478
Room Rent $2,714 $2,714
Internet Connection Fee $120 $120
Meal Plan (14/week + $275 DD) $2,536 $2,536
Semester total: $11,473 $19,923
     
Total for 2018-2019 academic year: $22,946 $39,846
2nd Year Student -- Off Campus
Charge Description In-State Amount Out-of-State Amount
Tuition (12+ credits) $3,625 $12,075
Comprehensive Fees $2,478 $2,478
Semester total: $6,103 $14,553
     
Total for 2018-2019 academic year: $12,206 $29,106
For information on commuter meal plans, please visit the Card Services web page on meal plans. This cost will be in addition to the amounts in this example and can either be paid directly through Card Services when you sign up for the meal plan, or added to the student's account to be paid with the tuition and fees. 
3rd+ Year Student -- On Campus
Charge Description In-State Amount Out-of-State Amount
Tuition (12+ credits) $3,310 $11,917
Comprehensive Fees $2,478 $2,478
Room Rent $2,714 $2,714
Internet Connection Fee $120 $120
Meal Plan (14/week + $275 DD) $2,536 $2,536
Semester total: $11,158 $19,765
     
Total for 2018-2019 academic year: $22,316 $39,530
3rd+ Year Student -- Off Campus
Charge Description In-State Amount Out-of-State Amount
Tuition (12+ credits) $3,310 $11,917
Comprehensive Fees $2,478 $2,478
Semester total: $5,788 $14,395
     
Total for 2018-2019 academic year: $11,576 $28,790
For information on commuter meal plans, please visit the Card Services web page on meal plans. This cost will be in addition to the amounts in this example and can either be paid directly through Card Services when you sign up for the meal plan, or added to the student's account to be paid with the tuition and fees. 
3rd+ Year Student -- Grace Street Apartments
Charge Description In-State Amount Out-of-State Amount
Tuition (12+ credits) $3,310 $11,917
Comprehensive Fees $2,478 $2,478
Room Rent $3,214 $3,214
Internet Connection Fee $120 $120
Meal Plan (50 Block + $175 DD) $833 $833
Semester total: $9,955 $18,562
     
Total for 2018-2019 academic year: $19,910 $37,124

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University Business Office
Student Success Center
MSC 3516
738 S. Mason St.
Room 5100
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
ubo@jmu.edu
540/568-6505
Fax: 540/568-7363
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours of Operation:
Mon - Thur 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.