George Mason University
George Mason University is a public 4-year institution in Fairfax, VA. It enrolls about 39,527 students and admits roughly 89% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Enrollment | 39,527 |
| Acceptance rate | 89% |
| Applicants / admitted | 22,579 / 20,057 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $13,815 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $37,979 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 69% |
| Transfer-out rate | 16% |
| Full-time retention rate | 87% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $18,900 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 580–670 |
| ACT middle 50% | 25–30 |
| Website | https://www2.gmu.edu/ |
| Phone | 7039931000 |
Admissions
About 22,579 students applied and 20,057 were admitted. Of those admitted, 4,451 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $13,815 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $37,979. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $18,900 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,197 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,383 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,296 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,394 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,247 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,439 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 69% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
George Mason University is in Fairfax, VA, Fairfax County. Its coordinates are 38.8319, -77.3071.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at George Mason University?
About 89% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 22,579 applicants.
How much does George Mason University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $13,815 for in-state students and $37,979 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend George Mason University?
About 39,527 students are enrolled.