Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at George Mason University is $13,815 for Virginia residents and $39,397 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.09% for Virginia residents and increased by 4.87% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for GMU is $14,242 for Virginia residents and $41,317 for out-of-state students which is a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.09% for Virginia residents and increased by 4.87% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,655 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 12.22% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 6.39% compared to the previous year.
GMU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $13,401 |
$37,566 | $16,624 |
2023-2024 | $13,815 | $39,397 | $18,655 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 3.09% | 4.87% | 12.22% |
2024-2025 | $14,242 | $41,317 | $20,934 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $17,446 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $39,397 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at GMU is $17,867 for Virginia residents and $39,812 for out-of-state students which is a 1.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
George Mason University has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $26,950 for in-state and $42,798 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at
George Mason University School of Law page.
GMU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $17,035 |
$38,986 | $16,624 |
2023-2024 | $17,446 | $39,397 | $18,655 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.41% | 1.05% | 12.22% |
2024-2025 | $17,867 | $39,812 | $20,934 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at GMU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $575 for Virginia residents and $1,641 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $727 for Virginia residents and $1,641 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $558 | $1,565 |
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2023-2024 | $575 | $1,641 |
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2024-2025 | $593 | $1,721 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $710 | $1,624 |
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2023-2024 | $727 | $1,641 |
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2024-2025 | $744 | $1,658 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between George Mason University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.