4. James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Class of 2016 applications: 310
Located just a few hours from the D.C. area, JMU was the top pick for 2015 Arlington graduates, but ranks 4th among 2016 grads. Students can cheer for their NCAA Division I Duke Dogs along with more than 19,000 undergrad students enrolled on campus. According to U.S. News and World Report, JMU ranks 8th on a list of best regional universities in the South.
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