University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
86% admitted · $27,314/yr after aid
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $14,697
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $79,923
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
George Mason University is a public college in Fairfax, VA with 27,752 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1274 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,697 per year ($9,594 for families earning under $30,000). 67% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $79,923 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 22,579
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 20,057
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–680
200800
SAT Math580–680
200800
ACT Composite25–30
136
What George Mason University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,910
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $14,316
- Out-of-state tuition
- $39,312
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,594
- $30–48k$9,467
- $48–75k$11,341
- $75–110k$16,147
- $110k+$23,862
Get a personal estimate with George Mason University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Freshman retention
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $79,923
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 27,752
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White32%
- Hispanic18%
- Black13%
- Asian23%
George Mason University FAQ
What is George Mason University's acceptance rate?+
George Mason University admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for George Mason University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1274.
What ACT score do you need for George Mason University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–30.
Is George Mason University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to George Mason University?+
In Fall 2023, 22,579 students applied to George Mason University and 20,057 were admitted; 4,451 enrolled.
Does George Mason University consider legacy status?+
No. George Mason University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does George Mason University require an essay?+
George Mason University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does George Mason University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,910 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,697.
What is George Mason University's graduation rate?+
67% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 232186 · How we use this data
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