George Mason University

Fairfax, VA • public • Division I | Atlantic 10 Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban (Large)

Student Population

Undergrad: 33,763 • Total: 48,495

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Fairfax, VA
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Website

https://www.gmu.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 16,875 (50.0%) • Female: 16,888 (50.0%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

20,057 admitted from 22,579 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 580-670
Math: 560-670
Total: 1140-1340

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

25-30

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$70

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/1/2025
RD:	2026-02-01

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

87.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$29,166

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$53,634

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $10,392
Out-of-state: $34,860

Room & Board

$15,270

Books & Supplies

$3,504

Students Receiving Pell Grants

30%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

Conference

Atlantic 10 Conference

Men's Sports (9)

Baseball Basketball Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Wrestling

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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