George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Public · 27,752 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$80K
In-state tuition
$14K
Out-of-state tuition
$39K
Graduation rate
66%
Acceptance rate
87%
Median debt
$14K
Borrowing rate
29%
Earnings (all students)
$65K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Suburb: Large |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 22030-4444 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$27K
Federal aid / UG
$9K
Est. net price
$17K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1274 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 28.0 |
| First-year retention | 86% |
| SAT math (median) | 620 |
| Undergraduate composition | 32% White · 13% Black · 18% Hispanic · 23% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.gmu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. | $80K | $20K |
| Systems Engineering. | $72K | — |
| Computer Science. | $72K | $22K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $70K | $21K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $69K | $20K |
| Civil Engineering. | $65K | $16K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $64K | $12K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $62K | $20K |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $57K | $24K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $57K | $25K |
| Economics. | $56K | $15K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $53K | $19K |
Compare with similar colleges in — VA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $57K |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $16K | 86% | $19K | $89K |
| James Madison University | $15K | 80% | $16K | $75K |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $17K | 65% | $15K | $64K |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $22K | 94% | $14K | $96K |
| Old Dominion University | $13K | 43% | $15K | $60K |
| Tidewater Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $42K |
| William & Mary | $26K | 88% | $15K | $83K |
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