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George Mason University
Fairfax, VAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
George Mason University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Fairfax, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 27.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
27.8K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading580 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math580 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 30
1typical 50% range36
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $167,363
Earnings 5yr: $149,364
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $162,691
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,029
Earnings 5yr: $155,166
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $154,158
Earnings 5yr: $163,625
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,171
Earnings 5yr: $122,573
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,972
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,741
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,690
Earnings 5yr: $151,577
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,661
Earnings 5yr: $127,882
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,210
Earnings 5yr: $154,712
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,691
Earnings 5yr: $143,997
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,100
Earnings 5yr: $114,026
Debt: N/A
Real Estate.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,978
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,416
Earnings 5yr: $99,780
Debt: N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,627
Earnings 5yr: $119,637
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,531
Earnings 5yr: $114,761
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,942
Earnings 5yr: $108,739
Debt: $26,697
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,815
Earnings 5yr: $120,847
Debt: $21,000
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,744
Earnings 5yr: $102,621
Debt: N/A
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,727
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,251
Earnings 5yr: $104,824
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,915
In-State Tuition$14,220
Out-of-State Tuition$38,688
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
30%
Pell Grants
31%
Take Loans
73%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$60,536
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$76,343
Completion Signals
68%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
51%
Men49%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 51% men and 49% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$64,723
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