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George Mason University

Acceptance Rate 87.48 %
SAT Average 1,270
Tuition & Fees $38,688
($14,220)
Student Population 39,766
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,176

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 2025 tuition & fees is $14,220 for Virginia residents and $38,688 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $17,964 for Virginia residents and $40,308 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 39,766 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 87.48% and the graduation rate is 68% 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.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, GMU's tuition & fees is $14,220 for Virginia residents and $38,688 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $17,964 for in-state students and $40,308 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,220$38,688
Graduate$17,964$40,308
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at GMU. The acceptance rate of GMU is 87.48% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.22%. The average graduation rate is 68% and the transfer-out rate is 17%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,176 and 59% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 39,766 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 87.48 %.
Acceptance Rate
87.48%
Graduation Rate for George Mason University is 68 %
Graduation Rate
68%
Transfer-out Rate for George Mason University is 17 %
Transfer-out Rate
17%
Retention Rate for George Mason University is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for George Mason University is 39,766
Student Population
39,766
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 $10,176 at George Mason University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,176

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/2023/01/George-Mason-University_GSR-Report-Public_2021-22.pdf
Disability Serviceds.gmu.edu/

Offered Degrees

GMU offers 302 major programs through online and on-site education where 61 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's7311
Master's9223
Doctorate (Research)380
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate9727

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✔