George Mason University
tuition & fees
$36,579
graduate tuition & fees
$37,956
acceptance rate
91%
Student Population
38,541
online students
27,235
Number of Programs
293
Financial Aid Amount
$7,838
SAT Scores
1,245
Graduation Rate
70%
School Overview
George Mason University is a Public, 4 years college located in Fairfax, Virginia. GMU ranked 145th in National Universities and 11st in Virginia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 38,541 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. GMU's acceptance rate is 91.30% last year (undergraduate school).
George Mason University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 |
| Phone | 703-993-1000 |
| WEB | https://www2.gmu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid |
| Online Application | https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://gmu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://registrar.gmu.edu/students/certifications/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://oiep.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NCAA_Student_Athlete-Federal-Graduation-Rate-Report_2013_Cohort.pdf |
| Disability Service | ds.gmu.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of George Mason University is 91.30% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.27%. The application fees are $70 for undergraduate programs and $75 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91.30 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.27 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $70 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
Tuition & Fees
GMU's 2022 tuition & fees is $13,119 for Virginia residents and $36,579 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $16,644 for Virginia residents and $37,956 for out-of-students.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $13,119 | $36,579 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $16,644 | $37,956 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 38,541 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 27,235 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. GMU has 27,104 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 11,437 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 38,541 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 27,104 |
| Graduate Students | 11,437 |
| Online Enrollment | 27,235 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 293 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 54 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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