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George Mason University
Fairfax,
VA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate90%
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About George Mason University
George Mason University is a public, state university in the suburb of Fairfax, Virginia. George Mason University was founded in 1972. The university currently enrolls around 39,049 students per year, including 27,203 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for George Mason University
The acceptance rate at George Mason University is 90%. In 2022, 18,001 out of 20,001 total applicants were accepted.
| George Mason University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 90% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 9% |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 9% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 38% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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George Mason University is located in the town of Fairfax, Virginia, near Washington and DC.
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College Info
George Mason University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to George Mason University is Feb 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
George Mason University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1160 - 1340
Math SAT Range
560 - 680
Reading SAT Range
580 - 670
George Mason University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,524
In State$50,688
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,795
$33,959
Fees
$3,609
$3,609
Housing
$13,120
$13,120
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at George Mason University is like? There are approximately 39,049 students enrolled at George Mason University, including 27,203 undergraduate students and 11,846 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 90% percent are from VA and 10% percent of students are from other states.
79%
Full Time20%
Part Time90%
In State10%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
39,049
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
90%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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