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#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

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Overview

Enrollment

38,628
George Mason University overview
Location Fairfax, Virginia
Online gmu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
George Mason University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Fairfax, Virginia, George Mason University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 20,527 prospective students applied, and 18,741 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 3,986 enrolled in the school.  25,916 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 12,712 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,510 plus fees of $3,609. Mason is ranked 224 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Mason is rated within the top 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for George Mason University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
George Mason University overview
SAT 1140/1350
ACT 25/30
GPA 3.68

Applications Accepted

91.3% 
George Mason University overview
Applications Due Feb 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

Virginia Resident Tuition

$9,510
In State Costs for George Mason University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,314
Other Fees$3,609
Room and Board $12,630
Budget for Other Expenses$3,606
Total One Year Cost$30,669

Out of State Resident Tuition

$32,970
Out of State Costs for George Mason University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,314
Other Fees$3,609
Room and Board $12,630
Budget for Other Expenses$3,606
Total One Year Cost$54,129

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$61,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

64% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by George Mason University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 23%
Social Sciences 16%
English and Literature 10%
Psychology 8%
Visual and Performing Arts 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232186 IPEDS survey data for George Mason University.

Current students may use the George Mason University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.