George Mason University
4400 University DrFairfax, VA 22030
(703) 993-1000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 45145
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.gmu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $10,382.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $26,070.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $45,648.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT English | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 66% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 24% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,634.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 27% |
| Average state aid | $3,102.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 16% |
| Average institutional aid | $9,071.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 50% |
| Average student loan | $7,217.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Administration of Special Education
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Area Studies
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biometry/Biometrics
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management
- Chemistry
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Cognitive Science
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Construction Engineering
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Dance
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Dispute Resolution
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Economics
- Education
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Autism
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Vision Impairments Including Blindness
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering
- English Language and Literature
- English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
- Environmental Science
- Epidemiology
- Finance
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Fine Arts and art Studies
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Geology/Earth Science
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health Communication
- Health Policy Analysis
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Health Teacher Education
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- International Public Health/International Health
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Medical Informatics
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Performance
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neuroscience
- Nursing Practice
- Operations Research
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Project Management
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
- Reading Teacher Education
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Russian Studies
- Science, Technology and Society
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics
- Sustainability Studies
- Systems Engineering
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Women's Studies
- Administration of Special Education
Virginia Scholarships
Grellet C. Simpson Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Mary Washington University (MWU), planning to study abroad. Applicant must have completed 36 graded credit hours at MWU. Selection based on academic achievement and student's ability to complete and benefit from the international experience. Due date and number of awards varies. more...
John Lee Pratt Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Hollins University. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Melvin Will Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students attending James Madison University full-time, majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Due date and number of awards varies. more...
Saad El-Fayoumy Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Norfolk State University in Virginia full-time, majoring in Business. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Forbes Media Scholarship
Scholarship for African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Native American, multiracial, or multiethnic graduate students enrolled at the Virginia Commonwealth University Adcenter majoring in Advertising with a concentration in Media. Students must demonstrate financial need, commitment, leadership skills, and be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
New Jersey Mayor's Task Force, Elizabeth NJ Scholarship
Scholarship for New Jersey residents who are undergraduate students attending a UNCF member college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need. Number of awards may vary. more...
James L. Bugg Scholarship
Scholarship for entering freshmen at Old Dominion University who are the children of an Old Dominion alumni. Applicants must have participated in extracurricular activities and community service and have top academic achievement. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Rosamond Berry DeJarnette Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Randolph-Macon College. Applicants must have financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Cocke Family Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Hollins University. Preference given to descendants of the founding Cocke Family. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Emil R. Schnellock Scholarship in Art History
Annual award for undergraduate student (seniors not eligible) attending Mary Washington University full-time, majoring in Art History. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Submit specific cover sheet with essay and a portfolio of 10-15 works, slides only, with application packet. Selection based on clear prose and statement of intention, quality of work and good writing skills. more...