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George Mason University

George Mason University is a large, public institution located in Fairfax, va. George Mason University offers undergraduate degrees in 259 majors.

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college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 26,447 undergraduates
cost $13,401
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Admissions

Will I get into George Mason University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 90.0%
SAT score average 1255
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! George Mason University is known for one of its top majors: Computer and Information Sciences, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Computer and Information Sciences, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Curriculum and Instruction
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Special Education and Teaching

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,401
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,120
Books & supplies $1,278
Other expenses $3,504
Cost of attendance* $31,303
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $31,303 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,566
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,120
Books & supplies $1,278
Other expenses $3,504
Cost of attendance* $55,468
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $55,468 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? George Mason University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,447, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
phone N/A
address https://www2.gmu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about George Mason University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is George Mason University?

George Mason University is located in Fairfax, va.

What is the acceptance rate at George Mason University? 

The acceptance rate for George Mason University is 90%.

What’s the average GPA for George Mason University?

The average high school GPA for George Mason University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at George Mason University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at George Mason University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $125,212.

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