Overview
George Mason University is a public research university with three regional locations and an international campus in Songdo, Korea. It is considered to have the “Highest Research Activity” and ranks among the Best Southeastern Schools according to the The Princeton Review. GMU has partnerships with the International Monetary Fund, National Aeronautics and Space administration, and the Smithsonian Institution among others. Information Technology, Psychology, and Police and Criminal Sciences are popular fields of study offered at George Mason.
Acceptance Rate:
90%
Average Net Price:
$18,285
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
27
Average SAT Composite
1222
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $13,815 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $37,979 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,151 |
| Books and Supplies | $1278 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
57%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,760
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,630
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,698
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3974
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,630
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$110,896,376
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$45,439,871
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
41%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,079
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,231
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$191
Students receiving federal loans
40%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,088
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,984
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
20001
Students Applied
83%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2806
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 24 | June 1 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
38%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1222
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
39,049
Total Number of Undergrads
27,014
0
100
48%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
138
Faculty Overview
0
100
91%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
108
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
30%
Student Organizations
464
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
24%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
22%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Patriots
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
227
Total Female Athletes
237
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
George Mason University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$63,900
Top 5 Cities
Washington
New York
Richmond
San Francisco
Baltimore
Top 5 Employers
George Mason University
Booz Allen Hamilton
Inova Health System
Northrop Gruman
Deloitte
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Information Technology
Operations
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,231
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$191
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