George Mason University is a public institution in Fairfax, Virginia, enrolling 38,628 students. It admits 90% of applicants. The average student pays $18,581 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $25,643.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 90%
Applicants: 20,001
Admitted: 18,001
SAT (middle 50%): 1160–1340
Yield: 23%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $25,643
Average net price: $18,581
In-state tuition: $13,119
Out-of-state tuition: $36,579
Median debt at graduation: $15,000

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 38,628
Student-faculty ratio: 16:1
Graduation rate: 70%
Freshman retention: 84%
US News rank: #148

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $69,958
Median earnings (6 yr): $58,412
Loan repayment (3 yr): 80%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for George Mason University.

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