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George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
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Admit Rate
87%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$28,604
$53,072 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional§ (source: George Mason University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

How admission works here

Test scores
Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. George Mason University admissions
Deadlines
Early Action November 1, Regular Decision February 1. George Mason University admissions
Overall
87%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

Mid-50% SAT
1140-1340 (SAT evidence-based reading + math, 25th-75th percentile)† (source: IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023)
SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Business
  2. 2Information Technology
  3. 3Psychology
  4. 4Computer and Information Sciences
  5. 5Criminal Justice/Police Science
  6. 6Biology
  7. 7Nursing
  8. 8Community Health and Preventive Medicine
  9. 9Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)
  10. 10Political Science and Government (other)

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so George Mason University may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines‡ (source: George Mason University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 20, 2026)
Early Action
November 1 · Non-binding
Regular Decision
February 1 · Non-binding
Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I
Varsity sports (12)
BaseballBasketballGolfLacrosseRowingSoccerSoftballSwimming and divingTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyballWrestling
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$28,604* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$53,072* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $14,220* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $38,688* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$11,942
$30,001 – $48,000
$12,093
$48,001 – $75,000
$15,224
$75,001 – $110,000
$19,430
Over $110,000
$25,894

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Fairfax, VA· Suburban
Undergraduates
27,666
Setting
Suburban
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023

‡George Mason University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 20, 2026

§George Mason University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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