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For Educators: Military Resources

George Mason University

Tuition
38,688
Students
48,495
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

48,495

Graduation Rate

68%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.48%

Apply

25,234

Accepted

22,074

Attend

4,464

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$70

Graduate

$75

Test Scores

SAT Range

1160 - 1360

ACT Range

25 - 30

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$14,220

Out-of-State

$38,688

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,339

State/Local Grants

$7,632

Institutional/Scholarships

$9,417

Graduate

In-State

$17,964

Out-of-State

$40,308

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$19,962

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$15,725

Books & Supplies

$1,288

Personal Expenses

$3,667

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

1430

Average Assistance

$11,655

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

78

Average Assistance

$2,361

Academics

Graduation Rate68%

Student Faculty Ratio17:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Information Technology
  • Psychology, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Business Administration and Management, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled48,495

Undergraduate

33,763

Graduate

14,732

Full-Time

71%

Part-Time

29%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Wrestling
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Lacrosse

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.