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James Madison University Women's Lacrosse

Welcome to the James Madison University women's lacrosse recruiting profile. James Madison competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the American Conference from Harrisonburg, Virginia. Led by head coach Shelly Klaes-Bawcombe, James Madison University pairs a 72% acceptance rate with a 80% graduation rate and a $18,856 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
35
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
American Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
24,589
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
72%
State
Virginia
City
Harrisonburg
Address
800 South Main Street
Staff
Shelly Klaes-Bawcombe
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 74% of games over the last five seasons.

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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 52% of D1 women's lacrosse programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
92%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
80%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$57,438
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$69,954
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 53% of D1 women's lacrosse programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,150
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$25,496
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,916
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,856
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$70
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 80% of D1 women's lacrosse programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,720,632
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$239,912
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (540) 568-6211[email protected]

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