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James Madison University

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityC+ Faculty AccessibilityB-
Useful SchoolworkB+ Excess CompetitionB-
Academic SuccessB Creativity/ InnovationA-
Individual ValueB University Resource UseB-
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyF FriendlinessB-
Campus MaintenanceB Social LifeA-
Surrounding CityC+ Extra CurricularsB
SafetyA+
Describes the student body as:
Friendly, Arrogant, Snooty

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful

Male
SAT1160
Not so bright
Lowest Rating
Campus Aesthetics/ Beauty
F
Highest Rating
Safety
A+
He cares more about Campus Aesthetics/ Beauty than the average student.
Date: Nov 29 2007
Major: Business - Management and Administration (This Major's Salary over time)
While JMU has a solid reputation, my undergrad experience revealed an academic standard that is falling behind other universities in the commonwealth. Friends I have going to other universities like W&M, GMU, and Tech tell me about complex projects, collaboration with local companies and students at other universities as part of their undergrad experience. None of that was available in the normal coursework at JMU.

I think some of their programs are resting on ratings and achievements of the past. The campus is pretty, but in need of maintenance, additional dorms and facilities and is showing its age.

A lot of the students have a snooty attitude about JMU as if it were UVA or Harvard.

While JMU is a solid undergrad institution - its not outstanding and is not worth the price or remote location.

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