James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
About College of Business
College of Business is the graduate business school of James Madison University, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 72. 65% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 568; average GPA is 3.4. Median starting salary is $92,000, 87% employed. Printed annual tuition is $11,500 — treat that as a sticker, not a full cost of attendance. Known for Value, Information Security, Virginia Government Access, Online MBA. Best for Government/Defense, Virginia Residents, Information Security.
How James Madison University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
College of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 568 average GMAT and a 3.4 GPA set the published bar ; 65% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
87% employed · median starting salary$92,000.
Tuition may be in-state or incomplete — treat the sticker as a starting point, not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Harrisonburg
College of Business is in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
College of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is College of Business located?
College of Business is in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Is the College of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. College of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at College of Business?
The published average GMAT is 568.
What is the average GPA at College of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.4.
What is the College of Business MBA acceptance rate?
College of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 65%.
What is the median starting salary for College of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $92,000.
What is the employment rate after the College of Business MBA?
87% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the College of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $11,500 — treat that as a sticker, not a full cost of attendance.
How long is the College of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the College of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 72 students.
What is College of Business known for?
College of Business is known for Value, Information Security, Virginia Government Access, Online MBA.
Who is the College of Business MBA best for?
Best for Government/Defense, Virginia Residents, Information Security.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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