What George Mason costs
George Mason University charges $14,220 a year in published tuition and fees for Virginia residents, about $7,110 a semester, and $38,688 a year for students from other states, about $19,344 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $28,604 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,385 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into George Mason
For fall 2024, George Mason University received 25,234 applications and admitted 22,074 students, and 4,464 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1160 and 1360.
What George Mason students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at George Mason University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business / Commerce | 972 |
| Information Technology | 416 |
| Psychology | 348 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 346 |
| Criminal Justice / Police Science | 328 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 266 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 205 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 157 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near George Mason
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia: about 11 miles away
- Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 14 miles away
- American University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 14 miles away
- George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 15 miles away
- Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 17 miles away
- The Catholic University of America, Washington, District of Columbia: about 18 miles away
Colleges like George Mason
Large public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Maryland–College Park, College Park, Maryland: 30,760 undergraduates
- Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina: 23,300 undergraduates
- Florida International University, Miami, Florida: 39,508 undergraduates
- University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware: 19,071 undergraduates
- Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia: 41,254 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is George Mason University's acceptance rate? 87.5% for fall 2024: 22,074 of 25,234 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at George Mason University? $14,220 a year for in-state students and $38,688 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to George Mason University? About 27,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do George Mason University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1160–1360.
What is the campus setting at George Mason University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: George Mason University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: George Mason University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
