George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Public · Suburban campus · 27,752 students

George Mason University is a public suburban college in Fairfax, VA, with about 27,752 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well George Mason University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

87%

Admit rate

1160–1360

SAT (25–75)

25–30

ACT (25–75)

$28,604/yr

Cost of attendance

$76,343

Median earnings

68%

Graduation rate

86%

Retention

16:1

Student:faculty

95%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$12,235/yr

$30–48k$13,383/yr

$48–75k$16,296/yr

$75–110k$20,394/yr

$110k+$24,371/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by George Mason University.