George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
4-year Public university
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Overview

George Mason University is a public institution established in 1972 with suburban setting located at Fairfax. It is ranked #105 in National Universities in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $ 13,812; out-of-state tuition and fees are $ 37,976. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,014. It practices semester-based academic calendar. George Mason University has three suburban campus locations near the District of Columbia in northern Virginia, as well as an international campus in Songdo, Korea. The school’s Fairfax, Virginia, campus is the hub of undergraduate student life. Students can live in traditional coed residence halls, suites and apartments. More than 6,200 students live on campus. Freshman students are required to live on campus in one of the residence halls. There are many ways for students to get involved. There are more than three dozen fraternities and sororities, as well as over 500 student clubs and organizations. The Patriot Activities Council plans major events, like Homecoming and Welcome Week.

#105 in National Univeristies
Setting
Suburban
Location Fairfax, Virginia
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1972
Selectivity Unselective
Size Large
27,014 Undergraduates
Website https://www2.gmu.edu/

Learning

16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$55,396
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$18,629
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $13,812
Outstate Tuition Fee $37,976
Room and Board Fees $15,151
$51,415 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

90% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$80 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, Pearson Academic Test of English Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Nov
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$19,151 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$9,300 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $55,396
52% Students with need received Financial Aid
3.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Mason Scholarships
Total Worth --
Eligibility Incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance grade point average of at least a 2.75
Separate application needed No
Application deadline April 30

Other Scholarships

The Peter C. Forame Student Leader Scholarship
Total Worth $2,500
Details Applicant requirements: Full-time undergraduate student (taking at least 12 credits), 30 credit hours completed at time of application, Transfer students must have 15 credits completed at George Mason University, Participation in one or more registered student organizations, Demonstrated leadership skills, Strong academic commitment, as evidenced by GPA and transcript, Demonstrated financial need
Black Scholars Endowed Scholarship
Total Worth $2,500
Details The scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student who has completed at least one course within the African-American Studies minor; or has been an active or contributing member of a George Mason University student organization that promotes the advocacy and support of Black/African Heritage students.
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Students

27,014 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
88% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
49% Students graduate within 6 years