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George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia•4-year•Public

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

91%

Public school in Virginia with 26,800 total undergraduate students
Suburban
Southeast
On campus housing
D1 Basketball
Atlantic 10 Conference
www2.gmu.edu
4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 993-1000

Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
91%
Yield rate - overall
21%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
93%
Men
89%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
20,527
Women: 55%
Men: 45%
www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid

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

How to apply

Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters optional
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 37%
ACT: 3%
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Students

First-year enrolled students (full-time)
3,986
Student diversity
Diverse
4-year graduation rate
50%
6-year graduation rate
71%
Retention rate
87%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
5%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 48%
Men: 52%

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

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