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George Mason University is a public four-year institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. With an enrollment of approximately 27,083 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 89%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 70%. Graduates earn a median salary of $76,343 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,287 per year.
Acceptance Rate
89%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
70%
Enrollment
27,083
Total students
Median Earnings
$76,343
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$13,815
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,397
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,287
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
25 – 30
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
560
Median
620
75th
670
ACT Composite
25th
25
Median
28
75th
30
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$73,148
10-Year Earnings
$763,430
ROI Multiple
10.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students