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George Mason University

Tuition
37,979
Students
47,916
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

47,916

Graduation Rate

69%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.83%

Apply

22,579

Accepted

20,057

Attend

4,451

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$70

Graduate

$75

Test Scores

Sat Range

1140 - 1340

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

$13,815

Out-of-State

$37,979

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,862

State/Local Grants

$5,508

Institutional/Scholarships

$7,603

Graduate

In-State

$17,446

Out-of-State

$39,397

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$18,591

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$15,151

Books & Supplies

$1,278

Personal Expenses

$3,504

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)

1431

Average Assistance

$11,560

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

76

Average Assistance

$2,716

Academics

Graduation Rate69%

Student Faculty Ratio16:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

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

Student Body

Students Enrolled47,916

Undergraduate

32,848

Graduate

15,068

Full-Time

71%

Part-Time

29%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

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

Women's

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

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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