Fairfax, Virginia
George Mason University
Public school in Virginia with 26,800 total undergraduate students
Chancing
George Mason University is a less competitive than most schools school
Overall acceptance rate
91%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
91%
Women
93%
Men
89%
Total number of applicants
20,527
Women: 55%
Men: 45%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
21%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$25,749
Out-of-state
$49,209
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$13,342
$30,001–48,000
$14,429
$48,001–75,000
$17,359
$75,001–110,000
$21,649
Over $110,000
$24,371
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 37%
ACT: 3%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
3,986
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
48%
Enrolled men:
52%
6-year graduation rate
71%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
87%
Student diversity
Diverse
International students
5%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 20%
Black: 11%
Hispanic: 15%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 8%
White: 45%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
17:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
None
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
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Location
4400 University Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
Southeast
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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