$11,924
$34,370
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details80%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 12,592 |
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| Declined | + 2,956 |
| Total Received | 15,548 |
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| Name | Location |
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| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA |
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA |
| The George Washington University | Washington, DC |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg, VA |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| SAT | 5827 |
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| ACT | 4357 |
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, public institution located just minutes from Washington, DC. Founded in 1972, Mason has three campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William Counties in Virginia and an international campus in Songdo, Korea. Mason offers nearly 200 degree programs through the College of Education and Human Development, the College of Health and Human Services, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Science, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study, the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, the Antonin Scalia Law School, the School of Management, the Schar School of Policy and Government, and the Volgenau School of Engineering.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 34,904 |
| Established in | 1972 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • APA (American Psychological Association) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
817-acre main campus is located in Fairfax (population: 24,013), 19 miles from Washington, DC; branch campuses in Arlington and Prince William County. Served by bus; major airports and train serve the DC Metropolitan area. School operates transportation to public metro station and between campuses. Public transportation serves campus.
George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
| Application fee | $70 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
November 1 (priority deadline) January 15 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required of some |
80%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 12,592 |
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| Declined | + 2,956 |
| Total Received | 15,548 |
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Amy Takayama-Perez
Dean of Admissions
P: 703 993-2400
F: 703 993-4622
admissions@gmu.edu
| Tuition | $11,924 |
| Room & board | $12,028 |
| Books & supplies | $1,150 |
| Total | $25,102 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $12,890 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $12,212 |
57%
$12,890
Need-based
| Federal | $26,793,338 |
| State | $18,163,199 |
| Institutional | $10,217,091 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $55,173,628 |
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Non-need-based
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| State | |
| Institutional | $8,344,552 |
| Other external | $3,222,706 |
| Total | $11,567,258 |
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| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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95%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 134 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Saudi Arabia South Korea Taiwan Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab Host family program International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Jennifer Tkacz
Director, International Admissions
703 993-4587
jtkacz@gmu.edu
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