Paying for George Mason University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$13,815 3.09%	$37,979 1.10%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$17,446 2.41%	$39,397 1.05%

The 2024 tuition & fees of George Mason University (GMU) are $13,815 for Virginia residents and $37,979 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,810. It could cover 25.83% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,938 for Virginia residents and $48,102 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

GMU's 4-year tuition is $57,292 for Virginia residents and $155,716 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $144,747 for Virginia residents and $243,172 for out-of-state students.

Tuition Analysis Tools

Trends Financial Aid Virginia Tuition Get Info

Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at George Mason University is $13,815 for Virginia residents and $37,979 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.09% for Virginia residents and increased by 1.10% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of GMU is $14,242 for Virginia residents and $38,397 for out-of-state students, a 1.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

GMU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,401	$37,566	$16,624
2023-2024	$13,815	$37,979	$18,655
Change % 2023-2024	3.09%	1.10%	12.22%
2024-2025	$14,242	$38,397	$20,934

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $17,446 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $39,397. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at GMU is $17,867 for Virginia residents and $39,812 for out-of-state students , a 1.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

George Mason University has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $26,950 for in-state and $42,798 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at George Mason University School of Law page.

GMU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$17,035	$38,986	$16,624
2023-2024	$17,446	$39,397	$18,655
Change % 2023-2024	2.41%	1.05%	12.22%
2024-2025	$17,867	$39,812	$20,934

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at GMU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $420 for Virginia residents and $1,427 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $572 for Virginia residents and $1,486 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$558	$1,565
	2023-2024	$420	$1,427
	2024-2025	$316	$1,301
Graduate	2022-2023	$710	$1,624
	2023-2024	$572	$1,486
	2024-2025	$461	$1,360

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,655 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 12.22% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 6.39% compared to the previous year.

The GMU's 2024 on-campus COA is $33,748 for state residents and $57,912 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $38,034 for state residents and $62,198 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At GMU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$13,815
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$37,979
Room & Board	$15,151	$15,151
Personal Expenses	$3,504	$7,790
Books & Supplies	$1,278
COA (In-State)	$33,748	$38,034
COA (Out-of-State)	$57,912	$62,198

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

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

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

GMU Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at GMU. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.

4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at GMU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at GMU is $57,292 for Virginia residents and $155,716 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at George Mason University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

GMU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,015	$14,218	$14,425	$14,634	$57,292
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$38,355	$38,735	$39,119	$39,507	$155,716
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,218	$14,425	$14,634	$14,846	$58,122
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$38,735	$39,119	$39,507	$39,898	$157,259
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,425	$14,634	$14,846	$15,061	$58,965
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$39,119	$39,507	$39,898	$40,293	$158,817
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,634	$14,846	$15,061	$15,279	$59,819
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,507	$39,898	$40,293	$40,692	$160,390
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,846	$15,061	$15,279	$15,501	$60,686
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$39,898	$40,293	$40,692	$41,095	$161,979

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $144,747 for Virginia residents and $243,172 for out-of-state students.

GMU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$34,691	$35,665	$36,674	$37,718	$144,747
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$59,031	$60,182	$61,368	$62,590	$243,172
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$35,665	$36,674	$37,718	$38,797	$148,854
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$60,182	$61,368	$62,590	$63,849	$247,991
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$36,674	$37,718	$38,797	$39,915	$153,103
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$61,368	$62,590	$63,849	$65,147	$252,955
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$37,718	$38,797	$39,915	$41,071	$157,500
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$62,590	$63,849	$65,147	$66,484	$258,071
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$38,797	$39,915	$41,071	$42,268	$162,051
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$63,849	$65,147	$66,484	$67,863	$263,343

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $105,507 for Virginia residents and $203,932 for out-of-state students.

GMU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,881	$25,855	$26,864	$27,908	$105,507
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$49,221	$50,372	$51,558	$52,780	$203,932
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,855	$26,864	$27,908	$28,987	$109,614
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$50,372	$51,558	$52,780	$54,039	$208,751
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,864	$27,908	$28,987	$30,105	$113,863
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$51,558	$52,780	$54,039	$55,337	$213,715
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,908	$28,987	$30,105	$31,261	$118,260
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$52,780	$54,039	$55,337	$56,674	$218,831
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,987	$30,105	$31,261	$32,458	$122,811
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$54,039	$55,337	$56,674	$58,053	$224,103

	In-State	Out-of-State
George Mason University	$13,815	$37,979
St Bonaventure University	$40,150
University of Rhode Island	$16,408	$35,804
Saint Joseph's University	$51,340
Fordham University	$61,567
University of Richmond	$62,600