Colleges · Harrisonburg
Colleges in Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg is home to 2 colleges with about 22,648 students on campus. The largest is James Madison University. 2 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Harrisonburg
Students on campus
22,648fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
James Madison University21,645 on campus
Most selective
James Madison Universityadmits 72% of applicants
Lowest net price
James Madison University$23,322 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Harrisonburg
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Harrisonburg
3 more colleges are within 30 miles of Harrisonburg.
Bridgewater CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bridgewater6.5 mi1,419 studentsBlue Ridge Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Weyers Cave11.4 mi2,664 studentsMary Baldwin UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Staunton22.2 mi1,107 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Harrisonburg. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.