87.6% / 84.6%
in-state / out-of-state
admit rate spread
Applications26,014
Overall admit rate86.5%
In-state admit rate87.6%
Out-of-state admit rate84.6%
Enrolled4,337 · 19.3% yield
Admitted from waitlist415 of 1,289
Very important factorsGPA, Rigor of HS record
Important factorsTalent
Selection factors from CDS §C7 (Basis for selection).
$14,220
in-state tuition
out-of-state $38,688
Tuition (in-state)$14,220
Tuition (out-of-state)$38,688
Fees$3,828
Room & board$15,725
Books$1,288
Avg need-based grant$12,717
% need met58.4%
Avg debt at graduation$30,007
#71
WSJ/College Pulse
Best Colleges in the U.S.
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WSJ/College PulseBest Colleges in the U.S.#7126
U.S. News & World ReportBest Undergraduate Computer Science Programs#7826
U.S. News & World ReportBest Undergraduate Business Programs#8826
U.S. News & World ReportBest Undergraduate Nursing Programs#9826
ForbesAmerica's Top Colleges#11426
U.S. News & World ReportBest National Universities#11726
NicheBest Value Colleges in America#27026
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R1 Research University
Carnegie Classification
131 member schools
SourceGroupMembers
Carnegie ClassificationR1 Research University131
Athletic conferenceAtlantic 10 Conference9
Athletic divisionNCAA D142
Institutional controlPublic college153
Geographic groupingVirginia colleges12
Groups derived from CDS + IPEDS fields. Curated national memberships (AAU, HBCU, Common App, etc.) being added — see task queue.
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no application-fee data
Regular decisionMay 1
Early actionoffered
Deferred admissionAllowed
Test policy*George Mason University provides the option to either apply Score Optional (see below for more information), or use self-reported SAT I and/or ACT test scores throughout the initial admissions process. If you decide to apply with ACT or SAT scores, George Mason University will use the self-reported SAT and/or ACT test scores as part of our holistic admissions process. However, an admission decision will then be contingent upon receipt of official test scores, sent directly from the testing agency, prior to the first day of classes for the semester in which the student intends to enroll. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to reevaluate an applicant’s admissions or scholarship decision upon receipt of official test scores. This reevaluation may result in a change of admissions or scholarship status.
Admissions URLhttps://www.gmu.edu
Admissions emailadmissions@gmu.edu
Admissions phone(703) 993-4622
Deadlines and requirements from the school's Common Data Set §C3–C6 (Deadlines & Notification, ED/EA, HS Coursework).
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across selectivity, size, profile
SchoolAdmitSATSize
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Virginia Commonwealth University VA · Public83.7%114021K
Towson University MD · Public80.6%107016K
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University VA · Public54.6%137031K
Peer set computed algorithmically from CDS metrics (admit rate, SAT/ACT band, size) plus IPEDS classification. Not measured cross-application behavior.