George Mason University
Common Data Set 2024-25
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Acceptance Rate
87.5%
Applications
25,234
Admitted
22,074
Enrolled
4,464
SAT Composite
1170-1350
SAT Math
580-680
SAT Reading
580-680
ACT Composite
25-30
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants25,234reported count
Admits22,07487%
Class seats4,46420% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 25,234 | 22,074 | 87% | 4,464 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 20%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot1,248
Accepted a spot843
Admitted from wait list219
68% joined after being offered a spot. 26% of students who joined were admitted. 5% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 1,248 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 843 |
| Admitted from wait list | 219 |
| Joined after being offered | 68% |
| Admitted after joining | 26% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
All Extracted Fields
562fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
2 TABLESName of College/University:George Mason University
Bachelor'sYes
Postbachelor's certificateYes
Master'sYes
Post-master's certificateYes
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipYes
Doctoral degree – professional practiceYes
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESAPYes
CLEPYes
Institutional ExamYes
Total first-time, first-year who applied15,473
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted13,589
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled3,610
Total first-time, first-year who applied9,761
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted8,485
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled660
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled194
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:1,248
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:843
Number of wait-listed students admitted:219
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies3
Academic electives3
Total academic units23
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies4
Academic electives5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80020.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69947.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59928
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4993.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80022
SAT Math: 600-69944
SAT Math: 500-59928.8
SAT Math: 400-4994.5
SAT Math: 300-3990.7
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160016.9
SAT Composite: 1200-139951
SAT Composite: 1000-119928.6
SAT Composite: 800-9993.1
SAT Composite: 600-7990.4
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3634
ACT Composite: 24-2945
ACT Composite: 18-2319
ACT Composite: 12-173
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Math: 30-3616
ACT Math: 24-2948
ACT Math: 18-2324
ACT Math: 12-1713
ACT Math: 6-110
ACT Math: Below 60
ACT English: 30-3633
ACT English: 24-2933
ACT English: 18-2334
ACT English: 12-171
ACT English: 6-110
ACT English: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class13.92
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class35.94
Percent in top half of high school graduating class72.09
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class27.91
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class5.28
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:32.66
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.69
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:99.44
Yes, on a rolling basis:Considered
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 Year
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESTotal2,892
FallYes
SpringYes
High school transcriptRequired for Some
College transcript(s)Required
Essay or personal statementRecommended
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresRecommended for Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Recommended for Some
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.50
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:A minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA 24 earned semester credit hours Students who have earned less than 24 transfer credits will be required to submit an official high school transcript for review. English Composition equivalent to ENGH 101 College-level math Secondary school coursework or test scores demonstrating English language proficiency
Number24
Unit TypeC
Number75
Unit TypeC
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.gmu.edu/transfer/credits/military
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programYes
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesYes
Cross-registrationYes
Distance learningYes
Double majorYes
Dual enrollmentYes
English as a Second Language (ESL)Yes
Exchange student program (domestic)Yes
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Liberal arts/career combinationYes
Student-designed majorYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Arts/fine artsYes
Computer literacyYes
English (including composition)Yes
Foreign languagesYes
HistoryYes
HumanitiesYes
Intensive writingYes
MathematicsYes
PhilosophyYes
Sciences (biological or physical)Yes
Social scienceYes
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)16%
Percent of men who join fraternities3%
Percent of women who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing48%
Percent who live off campus or commute52%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)10%
Percent of men who join fraternities3%
Percent of women who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing21%
Percent who live off campus or commute79%
Percent of students age 25 and older16%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Campus MinistriesYes
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
DanceYes
Drama/theaterYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Literary magazineYes
Model UNYes
Music ensemblesYes
Musical theaterYes
OperaYes
Pep bandYes
Radio stationYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperYes
Student-run film societyYes
Symphony orchestraYes
Television stationYes
YearbookYes
Apartments for single studentsYes
Special housing for disabled studentsYes
Special housing for international studentsYes
Theme housingYes
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/costs-aid/net-price
Minimum12
Maximum15
In-district:$433
In-state (out-of-district):$433
Out-of-state:$1,475
NONRESIDENTS:$1,475
Financial Aid
11 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)Yes
Federal$48,212,823
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$75,275,140
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$13,679,984
Total Scholarships/Grants$137,167,947
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$28,673,211
Federal Work-Study$1,201,722
Total Self-Help$29,874,933
Parent Loans$24,526,646
Athletic Awards$6,579,963
Federal$13,954
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,998,939
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$42,655,243
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$4,402,114
Total Scholarships/Grants$51,070,250
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$55,083,238
Total Self-Help$55,083,238
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.2,655
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:539
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$12,652
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$6,819,528
FAFSAYes
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
AthleticsYes
ROTCYes
Music/dramaYes
State/district residencyYes
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESbased on ____ students30,451.9
and ____ faculty1,877