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 Dining 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.
2026-27 Cost Examples for Undergrad Students
In-State Example
Fall
Tuition (12+ credits): $4,273
Comprehensive Fees: $3,111
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category C): $3,828
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,644
Orientation Fee: $200
Less Enrollment Deposit: ($400)
Fall semester total: $14,794
Spring
Tuition (12+ credits): $4,273
Comprehensive Fees: $3,111
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category C): $3,828
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,644
Spring semester total: $14,994
*Total for 2026-2027 academic year: $29,788
Out-of-State Example
Fall
Tuition (12+ credits): $13,177
Comprehensive Fees: $3,111
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category C): $3,828
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,644
Orientation Fee: $200
Less Enrollment Deposit: ($400)
Fall semester total: $23,698
Spring
Tuition (12+ credits): $13,177
Comprehensive Fees: $3,111
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category C): $3,828
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,644
Spring semester total: $23,898
*Total for 2026-2027 academic year: $47,596
*These cost examples account for full time enrollment, housing in Category C, 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 Dining Services web page on meal plans. Meal plans are selected while completing the housing contract. Changes can be made through Dining Services. All meal plan charges will be added to the student's M3 account to be paid with tuition and fees.
In-State Example
Tuition (12+ credits): $4,273
Comprehensive Fees: $3,111
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category C): $3,828
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,644
Semester total: $14,994
*Total for 2026-2027 academic year: $29,988
Out-of-State Example
Tuition (12+ credits): $13,177
Comprehensive Fees: $3,111
Housing - On-Campus Room Rent (Category C): $3,828
Internet Connection Fee: $138
Meal Plan (All Access - $200 DD): $3,644
Semester total: $23,898
*Total for 2026-2027 academic year: $47,796
*These cost examples account for full time enrollment, housing in Category C, 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 Dining Services web page on meal plans. Meal plan charges are added to the student's M3 account to be paid with tuition and fees.
In-State Example
Tuition (12+ credits): $4,273
Comprehensive Fees: $3,111
Semester total: $7,384
*Total for 2026-2027 academic year: $14,768
Out-of-State Example
Tuition (12+ credits): $13,177
Comprehensive Fees: $3,111
Semester total: $16,288
*Total for 2026-2027 academic year: $32,576
*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 Dining Services web page on meal plans. This cost will be in addition to the amounts in this example. Meal plan charges are added to the student's M3 account to be paid with tuition and fees.
Please go to the Cost of Attendance Calculator to see the estimated cost of attendance for your program of study.