James Madison University is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia, founded in 1908. Known for its strong programs in business, education, and the arts, JMU enrolls over 22,000 students and is consistently ranked among the top regional universities in the South. The university's on-campus residence hall system houses approximately 7,000 students across seven distinct neighborhoods, from the historic Bluestone area to modern suite-style and pod-bath halls.