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George Mason University

Acceptance Rate 90.00 %
SAT Average 1,250
Tuition & Fees $39,397
($13,815)
Student Population 39,049
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,810

Academic Overview

George Mason University Campus, Fairfax, VA
George Mason University is a public, four-years institute located in Fairfax, Virginia. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $13,815 for Virginia residents and $39,397 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $17,446 for Virginia residents and $39,397 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 39,049 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 90.00% and the graduation rate is 70% last year.
The salary after graduation from George Mason University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $63,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, GMU's tuition & fees is $13,815 for Virginia residents and $39,397 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $17,446 for in-state students and $39,397 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$13,815$39,397
Graduate$17,446$39,397
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at GMU. The acceptance rate of GMU is 90.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.02%. The average graduation rate is 70% and the transfer-out rate is 15%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,810 and 61% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 39,049 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for George Mason University is 90.00 %.
Acceptance Rate
90.00%
Graduation Rate for George Mason University is 70 %
Graduation Rate
70%
Transfer-out Rate for George Mason University is 15 %
Transfer-out Rate
15%
Retention Rate for George Mason University is 85 %
Retention Rate
85%
Student Population for George Mason University is 39,049
Student Population
39,049
Student to Faculty Ratio for George Mason University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,810 at George Mason University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,810

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Phone703-993-1000
WEBhttps://www2.gmu.edu/
Admissionhttps://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationhttps://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now
Financial Aidhttps://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://gmu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://registrar.gmu.edu/students/certifications/veterans/
Athletichttps://oiep.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NCAA_Student_Athlete-Federal-Graduation-Rate-Report_2013_Cohort.pdf
Disability Serviceds.gmu.edu/

Offered Degrees

GMU offers 307 major programs through online and on-site education where 53 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's7515
Master's9422
Doctorate (Research)390
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate40
Post-Bachelor's Certificate9416

Special Learning Opportunities

George Mason University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:6,354)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,310)

Veterans Benefits

George Mason University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges