1. James Madison University Tatiana Hernandez 1B 9/26/2013

2. General Information Located in Harrisonburg, VA college in a large town in a rural setting and is primarily a residential campus Located in Harrisonburg, VA college in a large town in a rural setting and is primarily a residential campus Home of the Duke dogs Home of the Duke dogs 4-year, public university, coed It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees 4-year, public university, coed It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees Large population of students Large population of students – 18,107 total undergrads – 4,325 degree-seeking freshmen – 59% women and 41% men

3. General Information (continued) Admitted Freshmen (Fall 2013) Admitted Freshmen (Fall 2013) – Ranked in top third of their class: 87% of reported ranks Applications: 23,902 Applicants accepted: 58% Applicants enrolled: 4,170 SAT mid-50% range (1600 point scale): 1070 – 1230 ACT mid-50% range: 23–27 – Ranked in top third of their class: 87% of reported ranks Applications: 23,902 Applicants accepted: 58% Applicants enrolled: 4,170 SAT mid-50% range (1600 point scale): 1070 – 1230 ACT mid-50% range: 23–27 College of Arts and Letters; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Studies; College of Integrated Science and Engineering; College of Science and Mathematics; College of Visual and Performing Arts College of Arts and Letters; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Studies; College of Integrated Science and Engineering; College of Science and Mathematics; College of Visual and Performing Arts

4. Tuition for JMU Tuition and Fees (2013-2014) – Room and Board: $8,519 – In-state tuition: $9,176 In-state total: $17,695 – Out-of-state tuition: $23,654 Out-of-state total: $32,173 Financial Aid – Students receiving financial aid: 54% Average amount of assistance: $13,358

5. History James Madison University (JMU) came into being as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg on Tuesday evening, March 10, 1908 at 10:15 p.m. James Madison University (JMU) came into being as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg on Tuesday evening, March 10, 1908 at 10:15 p.m. The first day of classes was September 30, 1909, with total enrollment for the first year of 209. The first graduating class in June, 1911 numbered twenty. The school became fully coeducational in 1966 The first day of classes was September 30, 1909, with total enrollment for the first year of 209. The first graduating class in June, 1911 numbered twenty. The school became fully coeducational in 1966

6. History (continued) Since its establishment by the Virginia legislature in 1908 as a school to train public school teachers, this institution has had five names: Since its establishment by the Virginia legislature in 1908 as a school to train public school teachers, this institution has had five names: – State Normal and Industrial School for Women (1908) – State Normal School for Women (1914) – State Teachers College (1924) – Madison College (1938) – James Madison University (1977)

7. Program in Education At JMU, we have been preparing teachers since our founding in 1908. At JMU, we have been preparing teachers since our founding in 1908. Here's how that works for you. You acquire skills and knowledge from our amazing faculty members and from countless opportunities to hone what you learn in class during observation, practicum and student-teaching experiences Here's how that works for you. You acquire skills and knowledge from our amazing faculty members and from countless opportunities to hone what you learn in class during observation, practicum and student-teaching experiences JMU has 21 teacher licensure areas that cover the gamut of teacher preparation excellence, a JMU hallmark since the university's founding in 1908. JMU has 21 teacher licensure areas that cover the gamut of teacher preparation excellence, a JMU hallmark since the university's founding in 1908. We have trained more K-12 teachers than any other Virginia school in the past decade We have trained more K-12 teachers than any other Virginia school in the past decade

8. Why? Children are fun to hang around Children are fun to hang around I like helping people I like helping people JMU has a lot to offer including music wise JMU has a lot to offer including music wise Math is my favorite subject Math is my favorite subject Don’t want to be close to home Don’t want to be close to home

9. Works Cited Cook, Gina P. "The History of JMU’s Expansion Frames Current Expansions." gpcook.wordpress.org. Word Press, 5 Feb. 2011. Web. 24 Sept. 2013.. "Education." James Madison University. jmu.edu, n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2013.. James Madison University. college board, 2013. Web. 24 Sept. 2013..