# George Mason University

Public college in Fairfax, VA. IPEDS ID 232186.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-mason-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/george-mason-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 88% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $17,915 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 68%; beats 72% of VA colleges and 75% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $76,343; beats 86% of VA colleges and 91% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,942 |
| 30-48k | $12,093 |
| 48-75k | $15,224 |
| 75-110k | $19,430 |
| 110k+ | $25,894 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $28,604 in-state; about $53,072 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $14,220 in-state, $38,688 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $15,151; books: $1,278

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 580–680; SAT math: 580–680; ACT: 25–30 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 22,579 applicants, 20,057 admitted, 4,451 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 88%, ACT 25–30 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 89%, ACT 25–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

### State-published GPA and test ranges (middle 50%)
- Entering Fall 2026: GPA (basis not stated) 3.41–4; SAT 1170–1360; ACT 24–31; CLT — (B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27)
- Entering Fall 2025: GPA (basis not stated) 3.42–3.99; SAT 1180–1360; ACT 25–31; CLT — (B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2025-26)
- Check chances: https://educationguide.com/chances?school=george-mason-university

## Majors (71 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | $90,956 | $143,972 | $21,741 |
| Computer Engineering | $87,466 | $117,942 | $26,697 |
| Systems Engineering | $84,942 | $114,815 | $21,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $78,800 | $110,754 | $23,250 |
| Electrical Engineering | $82,175 | $103,074 | $26,725 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $68,049 | $97,049 | $18,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,570 | $96,467 | $25,000 |
| Physics | not reported | $96,138 | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | $75,822 | $93,856 | $23,812 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $63,981 | $93,533 | $23,625 |
| Accounting | $67,291 | $91,132 | $21,500 |
| Nursing | $78,365 | $89,878 | $22,750 |
| Finance | $62,989 | $88,080 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $53,024 | $87,548 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration | $55,147 | $85,224 | $23,471 |
| Chemistry | $50,304 | $77,681 | $24,250 |
| Mathematics | $54,711 | $77,519 | $24,000 |
| Geography | $49,568 | $74,692 | $22,000 |
| Political Science | $45,846 | $74,125 | $22,000 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $40,929 | $72,271 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $43,612 | $69,511 | $20,761 |
| International Relations | $44,644 | $69,399 | $23,000 |
| Marketing | $49,223 | $69,210 | $21,233 |
| Neuroscience | $27,859 | $68,546 | $23,750 |
| Public Administration | $56,674 | $67,973 | $20,106 |
| Public Health | $37,025 | $65,358 | $22,000 |
| Sociology | $38,916 | $64,603 | $20,514 |
| Biology | $34,719 | $64,301 | $21,625 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $45,624 | $64,046 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,890 | $63,672 | $25,033 |
| Security / Homeland Security | $42,100 | $63,182 | $25,747 |
| Hospitality Management | $45,151 | $62,727 | $24,722 |
| Psychology | $36,326 | $62,563 | $21,000 |
| Writing | $40,114 | $62,383 | $23,250 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | $45,140 | $61,565 | $24,300 |
| Sustainability Studies | $39,329 | $61,216 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,398 | $61,100 | $24,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $43,038 | $60,874 | $23,021 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,108 | $59,979 | $24,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $59,024 | $28,092 |
| Linguistics | $40,105 | $58,931 | $21,850 |
| English | $33,173 | $56,071 | $22,502 |
| Social Work | $38,559 | $55,715 | $24,188 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $31,941 | $54,703 | $25,620 |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | $53,441 | not reported |
| History | $25,992 | $51,168 | $24,625 |
| Film and Photography | $23,989 | $50,086 | $25,000 |
| Graphic Communications | $29,192 | $47,440 | $23,000 |
| Music | $34,611 | $46,765 | $24,048 |
| Theatre | $22,984 | $45,656 | $27,000 |
| Dance | $12,409 | $36,901 | $25,975 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | $84,632 | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | $53,179 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | $37,081 | not reported | $23,937 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer: median wage $154,930 (Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV), $136,460 (VA), $135,980 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $84,000 (Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV), $65,870 (VA), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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