George Mason University (GMU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,513
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Fairfax, Virginia, GMU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that GMU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

George Mason University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

GMU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,119

Cost of attendance at George Mason University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,579

Cost of attendance at George Mason University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 70 of freshman students at George Mason University received on average $10,110 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,110

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	965	28%	$5,120	$4,941,122
Other Federal Grant	1,087	32%	$5,955	$6,472,909
State Grant/Scholarships	1,373	40%	$4,059	$5,572,520
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,553	45%	$7,796	$12,107,208
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,389	70%	$10,110	$24,152,637

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of George Mason University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of George Mason University students is 70.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.2%.

70.1%

asian 73.1% 402 students
African American 65.2% 253 students
white 71.0% 919 students
unknown 71.9% 179 students
hawaiian 50.0% 4 students
hispanic 70.6% 266 students
International Students 68.3% 69 students
Mixed Race 64.1% 116 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

George Mason University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

George Mason University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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