George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university, located in the heart of Northern Virginia.
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Tuition
$13,815
Acceptance
88.83%
Students
38,944
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$13,815
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,397
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,151
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,151
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.9×Graduates earn about 3.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Freshman Retention
87%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
88.83%
SAT range
1140 - 1340
ACT range
25 - 30
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
38,944
Undergrads
27,083
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
400
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
534
Violent Rate / 1,000
3.23
Property Rate / 1,000
6.51
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Fairfax
Violent Rate / 100k
191
Property Rate / 100k
1,541
Location
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Fairfax, VA 22030
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