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George Mason University

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George Mason

Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444

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Campus Vibe

Large campusSuburban

Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

George Mason University is a public institution in Fairfax with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1247, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 27.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $76,343 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,287.

Established

1949

Motto

"Freedom and Learning"

Mascot

The Patriot

Type

Public research university

Conference

Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association as members of the Atlantic 10 Conference for most sports

Division

Division I

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89%Acceptance

1247SAT Avg

27,083Students

16:1Student:Faculty

69%Grad Rate

$76,343Earnings 10yr

$18,287Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

George Mason University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1247

Reading & WritingMid: 625

580670

MathMid: 620

560670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28

2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1247

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,815

Tuition (out-of-state)$39,397

Room & Board$15,151

Books & Supplies$1,278

Total Cost of Attendance$26,972

Average Net Price$18,287

Median Debt at Graduation$19,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,197

$30–48K$13,383

$48–75K$16,296

$75–110K$20,394

$110K+$25,247

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,287

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

193

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (259)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

27,083

Gender Split

49% / 51%

Women / Men

First Generation

30%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 33%

Black 12%

Hispanic 17%

Asian 24%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.3%

Freshman Retention87.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,536

8 Years$68,053

10 Years$76,343

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$57,300

Men

$71,900

Rankings

U.S. News

#109

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — EagleBank Arena

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History & Fun Facts

•" By the end of 1952, enrollment was 1,192 students.
•Seventeen freshmen students attended classes at University College in a small renovated elementary school building in Bailey's Crossroads starting in September 1957.
•In 1958 University College became George Mason College.
•In 1959, the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia selected a permanent name for the college: George Mason College of the University of Virginia.
•The Fairfax campus construction planning that began in early 1960 showed visible results when the development of the first 40 acres (16 hectares) of Fairfax Campus began in 1962.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K

15 mi(26 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

49 mi(85 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

138 mi(239 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAD Washington Dulles12 mi

BWI Baltimore-Washington42 mi

RIC Richmond92 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA408 mi · ~11h 47m drive

New York, NY218 mi · ~6h 18m drive

Hartford, CT317 mi · ~9h 9m drive

Providence, RI373 mi · ~10h 47m drive

Albany, NY323 mi · ~9h 20m drive

Syracuse, NY298 mi · ~8h 37m drive

Rochester, NY299 mi · ~8h 38m drive

Buffalo, NY292 mi · ~8h 26m drive

Philadelphia, PA138 mi · ~3h 59m drive

Pittsburgh, PA181 mi · ~5h 14m drive

Harrisburg, PA102 mi · ~2h 57m drive

Newark, NJ212 mi · ~6h 7m drive

Washington, DC15 mi · ~26 min drive

Baltimore, MD49 mi · ~1h 25m drive

Atlanta, GA528 mi · ~15h 15m drive

Charlotte, NC316 mi · ~9h 8m drive

Raleigh, NC223 mi · ~6h 27m drive

Miami, FL919 mi · ~26h 33m drive

Orlando, FL749 mi · ~21h 38m drive

Tampa, FL808 mi · ~23h 21m drive

Nashville, TN551 mi · ~15h 55m drive

New Orleans, LA950 mi · ~27h 27m drive

Richmond, VA89 mi · ~2h 34m drive

Chicago, IL582 mi · ~16h 49m drive

Detroit, MI386 mi · ~11h 9m drive

Minneapolis, MN922 mi · ~26h 38m drive

St. Louis, MO694 mi · ~20h 3m drive

Kansas City, MO927 mi · ~26h 47m drive

Indianapolis, IN477 mi · ~13h 47m drive

Columbus, OH314 mi · ~9h 4m drive

Cleveland, OH296 mi · ~8h 33m drive

Milwaukee, WI624 mi · ~18h 2m drive

Dallas, TX1167 mi · ~33h 43m drive

Houston, TX1203 mi · ~34h 45m drive

Austin, TX1301 mi · ~37h 35m drive

San Antonio, TX1370 mi · ~39h 35m drive

Los Angeles, CA2280 mi · ~65h 52m drive

San Francisco, CA2422 mi · ~69h 58m drive

San Diego, CA2255 mi · ~65h 9m drive

Seattle, WA2312 mi · ~66h 47m drive

Portland, OR2337 mi · ~67h 31m drive

Denver, CO1476 mi · ~42h 38m drive

Phoenix, AZ1963 mi · ~56h 43m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1829 mi · ~52h 50m drive

Honolulu, HI4816 mi · ~139h 8m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

< 5 mi

Airport Transit

Washington Dulles (IAD)12 miles

Rental car

18 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

24 min$14-24

Baltimore-Washington (BWI)42 miles

Rental car

63 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

84 min$50-84

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George Mason University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award