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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 19,557 prospective students applied, and 15,852 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,711 enrolled in the school. 25,710 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 11,606 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $9,060 plus fees of $3,402. Mason is ranked 205 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Mason is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1320 |
| ACT | 24/30 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,402 |
| Room and Board | $12,426 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,196 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,284 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,402 |
| Room and Board | $12,426 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,196 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,744 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.