Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$76.3k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
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?
Sticker price$28,966
Net price (after aid)$18,287
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,197
$30k – $48k$13,383
$48k – $75k$16,296
$75k – $110k$20,394
$110k+$25,247
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$76,343
Median debt at graduation$19,500
Est. monthly loan payment$207
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.9×Graduates earn about 3.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants30%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans34%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Freshman Retention
87%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$19.5k below avg
Strong completion rate
69% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
87% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$13.8k
Out-of-state
$39.4k
Net price
$18.3k
Pell
30%
Median debt
$19.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$76.3k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (26)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsMathematics
Social Sciences
International RelationsPolitical ScienceSociologyEconomics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
Education
Elementary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
1140 - 1340
ACT range
25 - 30
Campus & Student Life
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About George Mason University
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- Where is George Mason University located?
- George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is George Mason University?
- George Mason University is a public university based in VA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at George Mason University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at George Mason University is approximately 89%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at George Mason University?
- George Mason University's published in-state tuition is approximately $13,815 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend George Mason University?
- George Mason University reports total enrollment of approximately 38,944 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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