What does it cost to attend George Mason University?
The 2024 tuition & fees of George Mason University is $13,815 for in-state and $37,979 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average tuition for R1 Universities' tuition of $40,832 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at 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 2024 Tuition & Fees
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | R1 Universities' Average |
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| 2022-2023 | $13,401 |
$37,566 | $39,433 |
| 2023-2024 | $13,815 | $37,979 | $40,832 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 3.09% | 1.10% | 3.55% |
| 2024-2025 Estimate | $14,242 | $38,397 | $42,280 |
How much do you actually pay at GMU?
The living costs at GMU is $18,655 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 12.22% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 6.39%.
The GMU's 2024 COA is $33,748 for in-state and $57,912 for out-of-state students for whom living on campus. The off-campus COA is $38,034 for in-state and $62,198 for out-of-state students.
61% of enrolled 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 in-state and $48,102 for out-of-state students..
George Mason University 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) | On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| In-State | Out-State | In-State | Out-State |
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| Tuition & Fees | $13,815 | $37,979 | $13,815 | $37,979 |
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| Room & Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
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| Personal Expenses | $3,504 | $7,790 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
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| COA | $33,748 | $57,912 | $38,034 | $62,198 |
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| COA with Financial Aid | $23,938 | $48,102 | $28,224 | $52,388 |
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GMU 4-Years Tuition
How Much is GMU tuition for 4 years?
GMU's 4-years tuition is $56,303 for in-state and $152,951 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate.
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.
GMU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $13,919 | $14,023 | $14,128 | $14,234 | $56,303 |
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| Out-of-State | $38,082 | $38,186 | $38,290 | $38,394 | $152,951 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $14,023 | $14,128 | $14,234 | $14,340 | $56,725 |
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| Out-of-State | $38,186 | $38,290 | $38,394 | $38,498 | $153,367 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $14,128 | $14,234 | $14,340 | $14,448 | $57,150 |
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| Out-of-State | $38,290 | $38,394 | $38,498 | $38,603 | $153,784 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $14,234 | $14,340 | $14,448 | $14,556 | $57,578 |
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| Out-of-State | $38,394 | $38,498 | $38,603 | $38,708 | $154,202 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $14,340 | $14,448 | $14,556 | $14,665 | $58,009 |
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| Out-of-State | $38,498 | $38,603 | $38,708 | $38,813 | $154,621 |
Net Price for 4 Years at GMU
Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $141,252 for Virginia residents and $237,901 for out-of-state students.
GMU 4 Years COA
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $34,359 | $34,985 | $35,626 | $36,282 | $141,252 |
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| Out-of-State | $58,523 | $59,148 | $59,788 | $60,442 | $237,901 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $34,985 | $35,626 | $36,282 | $36,954 | $143,847 |
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| Out-of-State | $59,148 | $59,788 | $60,442 | $61,112 | $240,490 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $35,626 | $36,282 | $36,954 | $37,642 | $146,504 |
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| Out-of-State | $59,788 | $60,442 | $61,112 | $61,797 | $243,139 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $36,282 | $36,954 | $37,642 | $38,347 | $149,225 |
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| Out-of-State | $60,442 | $61,112 | $61,797 | $62,499 | $245,850 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $36,954 | $37,642 | $38,347 | $39,069 | $152,012 |
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| Out-of-State | $61,112 | $61,797 | $62,499 | $63,217 | $248,624 |
Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $102,012 for Virginia residents and $198,661 for out-of-state students.
GMU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $24,549 | $25,175 | $25,816 | $26,472 | $102,012 |
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| Out-of-State | $48,713 | $49,338 | $49,978 | $50,632 | $198,661 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $25,175 | $25,816 | $26,472 | $27,144 | $104,607 |
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| Out-of-State | $49,338 | $49,978 | $50,632 | $51,302 | $201,250 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $25,816 | $26,472 | $27,144 | $27,832 | $107,264 |
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| Out-of-State | $49,978 | $50,632 | $51,302 | $51,987 | $203,899 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $26,472 | $27,144 | $27,832 | $28,537 | $109,985 |
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| Out-of-State | $50,632 | $51,302 | $51,987 | $52,689 | $206,610 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $27,144 | $27,832 | $28,537 | $29,259 | $112,772 |
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| Out-of-State | $51,302 | $51,987 | $52,689 | $53,407 | $209,384 |
GMU's Graduate Tuition
The graduate school tuition at George Mason University is $17,446 for in-state and $39,397 for out-of-state studetns. Detailed graduate program tuition and majors can be found at GMU gradute program page.
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 |
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| 2022-2023 | $17,035 |
$38,986 |
| 2023-2024 | $17,446 | $39,397 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 2.41% | 1.05% |
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| 2024-2025 | $17,867 | $39,812 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at GMU 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 at GMU
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $558 | $1,565 |
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| 2023-2024 | $420 | $1,427 |
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| 2024-2025 (Estimate) | $316 | $1,301 |
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| Graduate | 2022-2023 | $710 | $1,624 |
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| 2023-2024 | $572 | $1,486 |
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| 2024-2025 (Estimate) | $461 | $1,360 |
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