The following examples utilize base tuition amounts for full-time students and do not account for any additional course fees or tuition differentials that the student may have based on their specific enrollment.
If the student uses a different meal plan or is placed in a different housing category than the one listed in the example, it will alter the amounts. Meal plan rates can be found through the Card Services website and housing category rates can be found through the Office of Residence Life website. In addition to the examples below, you can utilize our tuition calculator to get an estimate of charges.
If you have any questions about the example rates listed below, please refer to the student's statement or contact our office at ubo@jmu.edu or 540/568-6505.
2025-26 Cost Examples for Undergrad Students
| Charge Description | In-State Amount | Out-of-State Amount |
| Tuition (12+ credits) | $4,156 | $12,959 |
| Comprehensive Fees | $2,994 | $2,994 |
| Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category B) | $3,484 | $3,484 |
| Internet Connection Fee | $138 | $138 |
| Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD) | $3,484 | $3,484 |
| Orientation Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Less: Enrollment Deposit | ($400) | ($400) |
| Fall semester total: | $14,056 | $22,859 |
| Tuition (12+ credits) | $4,156 | $12,959 |
| Comprehensive Fees | $2,994 | $2,994 |
| Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category B) | $3,484 | $3,484 |
| Internet Connection Fee | $138 | $138 |
| Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD) | $3,484 | $3,484 |
| Spring semester total: | $14,256 | $23,059 |
| Total for 2025-2026 academic year: | $28,312 | $45,918 |
This cost example accounts for housing in Category B and an All Access ($200 DD) meal plan, so remember to account for the difference in cost if you expect your housing or meal plan to be different. For information on the housing categories, please visit the Office of Residence Life web page. For information on resident meal plans, please visit the Card Services web page on meal plans.
| Charge Description | In-State Amount | Out-of-State Amount |
| Tuition (12+ credits) | $4,156 | $12,959 |
| Comprehensive Fees | $2,994 | $2,994 |
| Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category B) | $3,484 | $3,484 |
| Internet Connection Fee | $138 | $138 |
| Meal Plan (All Access $200 DD) | $3,484 | $3,484 |
| Semester total: | $14,256 | $23,059 |
| Total for 2025-2026 academic year: | $28,512 | $46,118 |
This cost example accounts for housing in Category B and an All Access ($200 DD) meal plan, so remember to account for the difference in cost if you expect your housing or meal plan to be different. For information on the housing categories, please visit the Office of Residence Life web page.
For information on resident meal plans, please visit the Card Services web page on meal plans. Meal plans 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.
| Charge Description | In-State Amount | Out-of-State Amount |
| Tuition (12+ credits) | $4,156 | $12,959 |
| Comprehensive Fees | $2,994 | $2,994 |
| Semester total: | $7,150 | $15,953 |
| Total for 2025-2026 academic year: | $14,300 | $31,906 |
No meal plan is included in this estimate. 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.
Please go to the Cost of Attendance Calculator to see the estimated cost of attendance for your program of study.