Applying to GMU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
88.83%	1,240

George Mason University's acceptance rate is 88.83% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 22,579 students applied and 20,057 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into GMU.

GMU's acceptance rate places 28th out of 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,240 and the ACT score is 28 at GMU. GMU's SAT score is 8th highest among 34 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to GMU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of George Mason University is 88.83% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.19%. 10,485 men and 12,094 women applied to GMU and 9,131 men and 10,926 women students were accepted.

Among them, 2,316 men and 2,135 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at GMU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at GMU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	22,579	10,485	12,094	0	0
Admitted	20,057	9,131	10,926	0	0
Enrolled	4,451	2,316	2,135	0	0
Acceptance Rate	88.83%	87.09%	90.34%	-	-
Yield	22.19%	25.36%	19.54%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

George Mason University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,555 students (35% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 141 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at GMU.

The median SAT score is 1,240 with 630 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25^th percentile is 580. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 670 and 25^th percentile is 560 .

The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75^th percentile score of 30 and 25^th percentile score of 25 at GMU. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 27.

The SAT and ACT scores at George Mason University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at GMU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1140	1240	1340
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	580	630	670
SAT Math	560	610	670
ACT Composite	25	28	30
ACT Math	23	26	28
ACT English	24	27	31

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

George Mason University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 4,451 first-year students enrolled in GMU. The proportion of full-time students is 96.07% and part-time students is 3.93%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 52.03% and women students is 47.97%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at GMU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at GMU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	4,451	2,316	2,135
Full-time	4,276	2,218	2,058
Part-time	175	98	77

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at GMU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply George Mason University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

GMU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $70 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of George Mason University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to GMU.

Admission Information for Applying to GMU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$70
Graduate Application Fees	$75
Admission Information	https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid
Online Application	https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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