Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,604. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Virginia residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,220 | $38,688 |
| Housing & meals | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| Books & supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| Personal & travel | $3,504 | $3,504 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,549 | −$5,549 |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,604 | $53,072 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
George Mason University net price compared with other Virginia colleges
George Mason University has the 13th-lowest average net price of 42 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Randolph College | $15,921 | 46% | $53,409 |
| 10 | Virginia Military Institute | $17,113 | 76% | $77,369 |
| 11 | Sweet Briar College | $17,758 | 52% | $51,943 |
| 12 | Bridgewater College | $17,800 | 53% | $53,453 |
| 13 | George Mason University | $17,915 | 68% | $76,343 |
| 14 | Emory & Henry University | $19,061 | 56% | $47,385 |
| 15 | Longwood University | $19,066 | 61% | $52,347 |
| 16 | William & Mary | $19,096 | 89% | $73,490 |
| 17 | Virginia Wesleyan University | $19,676 | 42% | $50,074 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Virginia colleges →
Why George Mason University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | 87% | $17,915 | 68% | $76,343 | This school |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 93% | $23,433 | 63% | $58,128 | |
| Old Dominion University | 90% | $14,638 | 46% | $54,914 | |
| Christopher Newport University | 86% | $23,015 | 72% | $60,509 | |
| James Madison University | 72% | $23,322 | 80% | $69,954 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
George Mason University would cost you $5,518 less per year than Virginia Commonwealth University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at George Mason University, mostly from more George Mason University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$4,049).
- Virginia Commonwealth University gives aided families $4,832 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Virginia resident | George Mason University | VCU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,220 | $16,945 | −$2,725 |
| Books & supplies | $1,278 | $1,240 | +$38 |
| Housing & meals | $15,151 | $16,119 | −$968 |
| Personal & travel | $3,504 | $6,150 | −$2,646 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,549 | −$1,500 | −$4,049 |
| Sticker price | $28,604 | $38,954 | −$10,350 |
| Average grants | −$10,689 | −$15,521 | +$4,832 |
| You pay | $17,915 | $23,433 | −$5,518 |
“+” means George Mason University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
George Mason University cost questions
How much is tuition at George Mason University?
Tuition and fees are $14,220 a year for Virginia residents and $38,688 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending George Mason University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,604 a year for Virginia residents living on campus and about $53,072 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at George Mason University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,915 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,942; $48–75k pay $15,224; $110k+ pay $25,894. These figures are for Virginia residents.
How much debt do George Mason University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,750, and 2.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to George Mason University overview