Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other Virginia schools with tuition changes from last year at Virginia colleges tuition change page.
GMU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,401 $37,566$16,624
2023-2024$13,815$39,397$18,655
Change % 2023-20243.09%4.87%12.22%
2024-2025$14,242$41,317$20,934
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
George Mason University - COA
George Mason University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
George Mason University - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$17,035 $38,986$16,624
2023-2024$17,446$39,397$18,655
Change % 2023-20242.41%1.05%12.22%
2024-2025$17,867$39,812$20,934
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
George Mason University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$558$1,565
2023-2024$575$1,641
2024-2025$593$1,721
Graduate2022-2023$710$1,624
2023-2024$727$1,641
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.
George Mason University - Tuition per Credit Hour
George Mason University - Books and Supplies Costs

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.
Tuition Comparison between George Mason University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
George Mason University$13,815$39,397
University of Richmond$62,600
University of Dayton$47,600
Fordham University$61,992
Saint Louis University$53,244
Duquesne University$47,146

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at GMU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at GMU is $57,292 for Virginia residents and $165,032 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,015$14,218$14,425$14,634$57,292
Out-of-State$40,128$40,872$41,630$42,402$165,032
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,218$14,425$14,634$14,846$58,122
Out-of-State$40,872$41,630$42,402$43,189$168,093
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,425$14,634$14,846$15,061$58,965
Out-of-State$41,630$42,402$43,189$43,990$171,211
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,634$14,846$15,061$15,279$59,819
Out-of-State$42,402$43,189$43,990$44,806$174,387
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,846$15,061$15,279$15,501$60,686
Out-of-State$43,189$43,990$44,806$45,637$177,622

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $144,747 for Virginia residents and $252,488 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at George Mason University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$34,691$35,665$36,674$37,718$144,747
Out-of-State$60,803$62,319$63,880$65,486$252,488
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$35,665$36,674$37,718$38,797$148,854
Out-of-State$62,319$63,880$65,486$67,140$258,825
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$36,674$37,718$38,797$39,915$153,103
Out-of-State$63,880$65,486$67,140$68,844$265,350
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$37,718$38,797$39,915$41,071$157,500
Out-of-State$65,486$67,140$68,844$70,598$272,068
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$38,797$39,915$41,071$42,268$162,051
Out-of-State$67,140$68,844$70,598$72,404$278,986

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $105,507 for Virginia residents and $213,248 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at George Mason University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,881$25,855$26,864$27,908$105,507
Out-of-State$50,993$52,509$54,070$55,676$213,248
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,855$26,864$27,908$28,987$109,614
Out-of-State$52,509$54,070$55,676$57,330$219,585
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$26,864$27,908$28,987$30,105$113,863
Out-of-State$54,070$55,676$57,330$59,034$226,110
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$27,908$28,987$30,105$31,261$118,260
Out-of-State$55,676$57,330$59,034$60,788$232,828
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,987$30,105$31,261$32,458$122,811
Out-of-State$57,330$59,034$60,788$62,594$239,746

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at George Mason University.
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George Mason University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$13,815$1,278$18,655$39,397$1,278 $18,655
Graduate$17,446 $1,278$18,655$39,397 $1,278$18,655
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