George Mason University

George Mason University is a four-years, public school located in Fairfax, VA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R1 University comparison page.

The GMU's 2024 tuition & fees is $13,815 for Virginia residents and $37,979 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,810.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 39,049 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

GMU ranked 145^th in National Universities and 11^st in Virginia Colleges rankings. George Mason University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of George Mason University is $13,815 for in-state students and $37,979 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $17,446 for in-state students and $39,397 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,242 for Virginia residents and $38,397 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,867 for Virginia residents and $39,812 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$13,815	$37,979
Graduate	$17,446	$39,397

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$14,242	$38,397
Graduate	$17,867	$39,812

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at George Mason University is 88.83% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.19%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,240.

The average graduation rate is 70%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 39,049 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 GMU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	88.83% Acceptance Rate / 22.19% Yield
Test Scores »	1,240 SAT / 28 ACT
Graduation Rate »	70%
Transfer-out Rate	15%
Retention Rate	85%(full-time), 65% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »	39,049 (27,014 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,810

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

George Mason University has a law school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

GMU Offered Programs
George Mason University Law School
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Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

George Mason University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at GMU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes