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George Mason University

George Mason University is a public university in a large suburb of the Washington, DC metro with 27,666 students and a 87% acceptance rate.

Fairfax, Virginia · Public · Suburb, large · 27,666 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Atlantic 10 ConferenceEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

87%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,274

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

25–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$17,915

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

68%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

87%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$76,343

10 years after entry

Students

27,666

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		June 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: gmu.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$11,942
$30,001–48,000$12,093
$48,001–75,000$15,224
$75,001–110,000$19,430
Over $110,000$25,894

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreGeorge Mason University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1233 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1233 credits
Biology3BIOL 1033 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1034 credits
English Language and Composition4ENGH 1013 credits
English Literature and Composition4ENGH 1013 credits
United States History3HIST 1213 credits
Psychology3PSYC 1003 credits
Show all 46 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1233 credits
Calculus AB4MATH 1134 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1233 credits
Calculus BC4MATH 113, 1148 credits
Biology3BIOL 1033 credits
Biology4BIOL 103, 1054 credits
Biology5BIOL 103, 105, 1028 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1034 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 211, 2134 credits
English Language and Composition4ENGH 1013 credits
English Language and Composition5ENGH 101, 2016 credits
English Literature and Composition4ENGH 1013 credits
English Literature and Composition5ENGH 101, 2026 credits
United States History3HIST 1213 credits
United States History4HIST 121, 1226 credits
Psychology3PSYC 1003 credits
Statistics3STAT 105T3 credits
Statistics4STAT 2503 credits
Statistics5STAT 250 for nonmajors; 260 for majors3 credits
Computer Science A3CS Elective4 credits
Computer Science A4CS 1124 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON elective3 credits
Macroeconomics4ECON 1043 credits
Microeconomics3ECON elective3 credits
Microeconomics4ECON 1033 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1253 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 125, L3876 credits
Environmental Science3EVPP 108, 1094 credits
Environmental Science4EVPP 108, 109, 112, 1138 credits
European History3HIST 1003 credits
European History4HIST 100, L3886 credits
Human Geography3GGS 1033 credits
Human Geography4GGS 101, 1036 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 1106 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 110, 2019 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 110, 201, 20212 credits
United States Government and Politics3GOVT 1033 credits
Computer Science Principles3CS Elective3 credits
Computer Science Principles4CS 1003 credits
Art History3ARTH 2003 credits
Art History4ARTH 200, 2016 credits
Music Theory3MUSI 1003 credits
Music Theory5MUSI 1153 credits
2-D Art and Design3AVT elective3 credits
2-D Art and Design4AVT 1043 credits
3-D Art and Design3AVT elective3 credits
3-D Art and Design4AVT 1053 credits
African American Studies3AFAM elective3 credits
Arabic Language Overall (NEWL)3ARAB 1106 credits
Arabic Language Overall (NEWL)4ARAB 110, 2019 credits
Arabic Language Overall (NEWL)5ARAB 110, 201, 20212 credits
Calculus AB Subscore3MATH 1233 credits
Calculus AB Subscore4MATH 1134 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 1106 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 110, 2019 credits
Chinese Language and Culture5CHIN 110, 201, 20212 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3GOVT 1333 credits
Cybersecurity3General Elective3 credits
Cybersecurity4CYSE 1013 credits
Drawing3AVT elective3 credits
Drawing4AVT 2223 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 1106 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN 110, 2019 credits
French Language and Culture5FREN 110, 201, 20212 credits
German Language and Culture3GERM 1106 credits
German Language and Culture4GERM 110, 2019 credits
German Language and Culture5GERM 110, 201, 20212 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 1106 credits
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL 110, 2019 credits
Italian Language and Culture5ITAL 110, 201, 20212 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3JAPA 1106 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4JAPA 110, 2019 credits
Japanese Language and Culture5JAPA 110, 201, 20212 credits
Korean Language Overall ( NEWL)3KORE 1106 credits
Korean Language Overall ( NEWL)4KORE110, 2019 credits
Korean Language Overall ( NEWL)5KORE 110, 201, 20212 credits
Latin3LATN 101, 1026 credits
Latin4LATN 101,102, 2019 credits
Latin5LATN 101,102, 201, 20212 credits
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3PHYS 1034 credits
Physics 1: Algebra-Based4PHYS 243, 2444 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3PHYS 1044 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-Based4PHYS 245, 2464 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 245, 2464 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS 260, 2614 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 243, 2444 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 160, 1614 credits
Portuguese Language Overall (NEWL)3PORT 1106 credits
Portuguese Language Overall (NEWL)4PORT 110, 2019 credits
Portuguese Language Overall (NEWL)5PORT 110, 201, 20212 credits
Precalculus3MATH 103T3 credits
Precalculus4MATH 1054 credits
Research3General Elective3 credits
Russian Language Overall ( NEWL)3RUSS 1106 credits
Russian Language Overall ( NEWL)4RUSS 110, 2019 credits
Russian Language Overall ( NEWL)5RUSS 110, 201, 20212 credits
Seminar3General Elective3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN L4883 credits

Source: gmu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business/Commerce972
Information Technology416
Psychology348
Computer and Information Sciences346
Criminal Justice/Police Science328
Biology/Biological Sciences266
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse205
Community Health and Preventive Medicine157
Show the other 65 majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other146
Political Science and Government, Other143
Visual and Performing Arts138
General Studies136
International Relations and Affairs120
Critical Infrastructure Protection114
Speech Communication and Rhetoric105
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies101
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other93
Mechanical Engineering87
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects77
History76
Economics76
Exercise Science and Kinesiology71
Neuroscience70
English Language and Literature68
Mathematics and Computer Science65
Civil Engineering63
Electrical and Electronics Engineering58
Social Work50
Business Administration and Management47
Forensic Science and Technology46
Cinematography and Film/Video Production45
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution45
Computer Engineering44
Accounting43
Elementary Education and Teaching41
Early Childhood Education and Teaching39
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering38
Public Administration36
Environmental Science36
Music Performance35
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other34
Mathematics34
Sustainability Studies34
Sociology34
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts33
Computer Science32
Chemistry25
Anthropology24
Marketing/Marketing Management23
Tourism and Travel Services Management22
Finance22
Foreign Languages and Literatures21
Physics19
Dance17
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management17
Systems Engineering17
Special Education and Teaching16
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist14
Creative Writing13
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management13
Medical Informatics13
Geography12
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching12
Geology/Earth Science11
Art History, Criticism and Conservation11
Human Development and Family Studies10
Statistics9
Health Teacher Education7
Philosophy6
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology4
Religion/Religious Studies2
Astronomy1
Russian Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference

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

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference

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

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

3% of men in fraternities · 4% of women in sororities · 3% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

6,436,489 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Nearest hub airport

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.0 of 20

Elevation

441 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

23°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

18.5 in

Days at 90°F or higher

13 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,550 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division I, similar size