George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
PublicSuburbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
89%
Enrollment
27,083
Graduation Rate
69%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$76,343
Retention Rate
87%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11401340
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2530
136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$13,815
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,397
Avg Net Price
$18,287
Room & Board
$15,151
Total COA
$26,972
Median Debt
$19,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$12,197
$30,001–48,000
$13,383
$48,001–75,000
$16,296
$75,001–110,000
$20,394
$110,001+
$25,247
Pell Grant Rate: 30%
Federal Loan Rate: 34%

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Sticker Price$54,548
Estimated Net Price$18,287 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
69%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$76,343
Retention Rate
87%
Median Debt
$19,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
18.8%
Computer Science
13.0%
Criminal Justice
8.8%
Health Professions
8.1%
Social Sciences
7.4%
Psychology
6.2%
Biology
5.9%
Engineering
4.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.9%
Communication
2.3%

Demographics

Men 51%Women 49%
White
33.0%
Black
12.3%
Hispanic
17.4%
Asian
23.6%
Two or More
5.6%
International
4.7%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-11-01
REA2026-02-01
App Fee (Domestic)$70
App Fee (International)$80

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.