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Photo: Wehwalt / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
87%
Acceptance Rate
27,752
Undergraduates
$39k
Out-of-state tuition
68%
6-yr grad rate
$76k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
87%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1160–1360
ACT Range (2023-24)25–30
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)4.00
$70 application fee
27,752 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · Suburb: Large
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$38,688
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$17,915
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$19,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$76,343/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio26%
Why Go Here?
$76k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
27.8k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · Suburb: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#51
Deal Score in VA
of 105 rated colleges
Deal Score76
Good value
30% First-Gen Students
30% Pell Grant Recipients
14Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
George Mason University is a public college in Fairfax, VA. It enrolls 27,752 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
76
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1160–1360
SAT (2023-24)
4.00
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$38,688
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)63%
Room & Board (2024-25)$15,725
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Homeland Security$91k/yr
Computer Engineering$87k/yr
Systems Engineering$85k/yr
Computer Science$85k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$82k/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$79k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$70 fee
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
8
Career
8
Value
Suburb: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
B
Value
B
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
Not enough data
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How much do families pay at George Mason University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $11,942 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,093 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,224 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,430 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,894 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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