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
In-State Example
Fall
Tuition (12+ credits): $4,156
Comprehensive Fees: $2,994
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category B): $3,484
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,484
Orientation Fee: $200
Less Enrollment Deposit: ($400)
Fall semester total: $14,056
Spring
Tuition (12+ credits): $4,156
Comprehensive Fees: $2,994
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category B): $3,484
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,484
Spring semester total: $14,256
*Total for 2025-2026 academic year: $28,312
Out-of-State Example
Fall
Tuition (12+ credits): $12,959
Comprehensive Fees: $2,994
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category B): $3,484
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,484
Orientation Fee: $200
Less Enrollment Deposit: ($400)
Fall semester total: $22,859
Spring
Tuition (12+ credits): $12,959
Comprehensive Fees: $2,994
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category B): $3,484
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,484
Spring semester total: $23,059
*Total for 2025-2026 academic year: $45,918
*These cost examples account for full time enrollment, housing in Category B, and an All Access ($200 DD) meal plan. Remember to account for the difference in cost if you expect to be part time, have a different housing category, or different meal plan.
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.
In-State Example
Tuition (12+ credits): $4,156
Comprehensive Fees: $2,994
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category B): $3,484
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,484
Semester total: $14,256
*Total for 2025-2026 academic year: $28,512
Out-of-State Example
Tuition (12+ credits): $12,959
Comprehensive Fees: $2,994
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category B): $3,484
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,484
Semester total: $23,059
*Total for 2025-2026 academic year: $46,118
*These cost examples account for full time enrollment, housing in Category B, and an All Access ($200 DD) meal plan. Remember to account for the difference in cost if you expect to be part time, have a different housing category, or different meal plan.
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.
In-State Example
Tuition (12+ credits): $4,156
Comprehensive Fees: $2,994
Semester total: $7150
*Total for 2025-2026 academic year: $14,300
Out-of-State Example
Tuition (12+ credits): $12,959
Comprehensive Fees: $2,994
Semester total: $15,953
*Total for 2025-2026 academic year: $31,906
*These cost examples do not include a meal plan and are based on full time enrollment.
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.