How much has GMU's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 29.97% from 2014 ($45,648), where GMU's current cost is $59,330. In 2024, the COA is increased by 6.96% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $29,960 (2014) to $39,397 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 45.16% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $29,798 (year 2014) to $39,397 (year 2024).

School Home 2024 Cost Of Attendance

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for George Mason University over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 29.97% for that period where the last year costs were $59,330. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Year	Living On Campus		Living Off Campus		Change by Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change by Year
2014-15	$26,070	$45,648	$28,376	$47,954	-
2015-16	$27,138	$47,784	$29,178	$49,824	4.68%
2016-17	$27,860	$49,142	$29,594	$50,876	2.84%
2017-18	$29,226	$51,672	$30,764	$53,210	5.15%
2018-19	$30,284	$53,744	$31,868	$55,328	4.01%
2019-20	$29,166	$52,626	$32,424	$55,884	-2.08%
2020-21	$29,978	$53,438	$33,650	$57,110	1.54%
2021-22	$30,669	$54,129	$35,263	$58,723	1.29%
2022-23	$31,303	$55,468	$36,243	$60,408	2.47%
2023-24	$33,748	$59,330	$38,034	$63,616	6.96%

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 45.16% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $39,397. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at George Mason University over last the 10 years.

Year	Undergraduate		Graduate		Change By Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change By Year
2014-15	$10,382	$29,960	$12,614	$29,798	-
2015-16	$10,952	$31,598	$13,304	$31,424	5.47%
2016-17	$11,300	$32,582	$13,724	$32,402	3.11%
2017-18	$11,924	$34,370	$14,480	$34,184	5.49%
2018-19	$12,462	$35,922	$15,138	$35,724	4.52%
2019-20	$12,564	$36,024	$15,648	$36,960	0.28%
2020-21	$13,014	$36,474	$16,098	$37,410	1.25%
2021-22	$13,119	$36,579	$16,644	$37,956	0.29%
2022-23	$13,401	$37,566	$17,035	$38,986	2.70%
2023-24	$13,815	$39,397	$17,446	$39,397	4.87%

George Mason University Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Year	Books & Supplies	Change by Year
2014-15	$1,136	-
2015-16	$1,150	1.23%
2016-17	$1,200	4.35%
2017-18	$1,200	0.00%
2018-19	$1,200	0.00%
2019-20	$1,278	6.50%
2020-21	$1,278	0.00%
2021-22	$1,314	2.82%
2022-23	$1,278	-2.74%
2023-24	$1,278	0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 29.24% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 15.75% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at George Mason University.

Year	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus	Change by Year
2014-15	$14,552	$16,858	-
2015-16	$15,036	$17,076	3.33%
2016-17	$15,360	$17,094	2.15%
2017-18	$16,102	$17,640	4.83%
2018-19	$16,622	$18,206	3.23%
2019-20	$15,324	$18,582	-7.81%
2020-21	$15,686	$19,358	2.36%
2021-22	$16,236	$20,830	3.51%
2022-23	$16,624	$21,564	2.39%
2023-24	$18,655	$22,941	12.22%

Most Searched Virginia Colleges (last 30 days)

4-Year Colleges

Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Private, four-years | Virginia Beach
James Madison University Public, four-years | Harrisonburg
Virginia Commonwealth University Public, four-years | Richmond
University of Virginia-Main Campus Public, four-years | Charlottesville
Liberty University Private, four-years | Lynchburg
George Mason University Public, four-years | Fairfax
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Public, four-years | Blacksburg
William & Mary Public, four-years | Williamsburg
Old Dominion University Public, four-years | Norfolk
Hampton University Private, four-years | Hampton

compare schools

Graduate

University of Virginia-Main Campus Public, four-years | Charlottesville
Old Dominion University Public, four-years | Norfolk
Liberty University Private, four-years | Lynchburg
William & Mary Public, four-years | Williamsburg
Virginia Commonwealth University Public, four-years | Richmond
Hampton University Private, four-years | Hampton
James Madison University Public, four-years | Harrisonburg
George Mason University Public, four-years | Fairfax
Regent University Private, four-years | Virginia Beach
Virginia State University Public, four-years | Petersburg

compare schools

Online Schools

Liberty University Private, four-years | Lynchburg
Regent University Private, four-years | Virginia Beach
Hampton University Private, four-years | Hampton
James Madison University Public, four-years | Harrisonburg
Old Dominion University Public, four-years | Norfolk
George Mason University Public, four-years | Fairfax
Longwood University Public, four-years | Farmville
Norfolk State University Public, four-years | Norfolk
Radford University Public, four-years | Radford
Christopher Newport University Public, four-years | Newport News

compare schools

Trade Schools

American Massage & Bodywork Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Vienna
Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing Private, 2-4 years | Falls Church
Liberty University Private, four-years | Lynchburg
Lotus Professional College Private, four-years | Richmond
University of Virginia-Main Campus Public, four-years | Charlottesville
The Esthetic Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Vienna
Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Lynchburg
Marymount University Private, four-years | Arlington
Hampton University Private, four-years | Hampton
University of Mary Washington Public, four-years | Fredericksburg

compare schools

How much has GMU's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Cost of Attendance Changes

Tuition & Fees Changes

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

Living Costs Changes