How competitive is the application, interview and acceptance process?
Traditionally, 60-70 students enter JMU as freshmen each year intending to major in athletic training. Like many college students, many decide to change their major. Typically, by the time of formal application, approximately 25 students meet the criteria for application and decide to formally apply. From that pool of applicants, 12-18 students are accepted each year. Students not accepted are encouraged to address their weaknesses and reapply the following year. Prior to application, students are encouraged to become active in the Madison Athletic Training Student Association (MATSA), become members of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and obtain as many observation experiences as possible through the JMU athletic training education program and other affiliations such as their high school or a local sports medicine clinic.
