School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of George Mason University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Phone703-993-1000
WEBhttps://www2.gmu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationhttps://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now
Financial Aidhttps://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://gmu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://registrar.gmu.edu/students/certifications/veterans/
Athletichttps://oiep.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NCAA_Student_Athlete-Federal-Graduation-Rate-Report_2013_Cohort.pdf
Disability Serviceds.gmu.edu/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryResearch University with very high research activity
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of George Mason University is 90.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.02%. The application fees are $70 for undergraduate programs and $75 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate90.00 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)23.02 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$70
Graduate Application Fees$75

Tuition & Fees

GMU's 2024 tuition & fees is $13,815 for Virginia residents and $39,397 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.87% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($37,566).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $17,446 for Virginia residents and $39,397 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.05% compared to the last year's rate.
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$13,815$39,397
Graduate Tuition & Fees$17,446$39,397
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 39,049 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 7,421 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. GMU has 27,014 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 12,035 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students39,049
Undergraduate Students27,014
Graduate Students12,035
Online Enrollment7,421

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

GMU offers 307 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 53 out of the 307 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by GMU
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs307 Programs
Number of online programs53 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification