More selective than 38% of Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
35% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose George Mason University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
GPA and test scores of entering students
The middle 50% of first-time students who enrolled at George Mason University, as the state reports them, including high school GPA (federal data has no GPA). The source doesn't say whether GPAs are weighted; each college reports them as it records them.
| Entering | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | 3.41–4.0 | 1170–1360 | 24–31 | — |
| Fall 2025 | 3.42–3.99 | 1180–1360 | 25–31 | — |
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27. Entering freshmen 4175; reporting SAT 713, ACT 52, GPA 4164 Entering freshmen 4387; reporting SAT 803, ACT 63, GPA 4342
George Mason University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. Enrolled ranges differ from admitted ranges above, because not every admitted student enrolls.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 680 |
| SAT math | 580 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1360 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
George Mason University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 580–680 | 580–680 | 25–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 89% | 580–670 | 560–670 | 25–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is George Mason University compared with other Virginia colleges?
George Mason University has the 26th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Roanoke College | 83% | 67% | $24,503 |
| 23 | Emory & Henry University | 84% | 56% | $19,061 |
| 24 | Christopher Newport University | 86% | 72% | $23,015 |
| 25 | Randolph-Macon College | 87% | 70% | $27,866 |
| 26 | George Mason University | 87% | 68% | $17,915 |
| 27 | Norfolk State University | 88% | 39% | $15,282 |
| 28 | Virginia State University | 89% | 39% | $15,840 |
| 29 | Ferrum College | 89% | 32% | $20,082 |
| 30 | Radford University | 90% | 49% | $14,578 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at George Mason University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
George Mason University admissions questions
What is the George Mason University acceptance rate?
George Mason University accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 20,057 of 22,579 applicants were admitted.
Does George Mason University require the SAT or ACT?
George Mason University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 35% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for George Mason University?
The middle 50% of George Mason University enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1360 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at George Mason University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,451 of 20,057).
Is George Mason University getting harder to get into?
George Mason University accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 89% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to George Mason University overview