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Score: 63/100

George Mason University

4-Year Public

📍 Fairfax, Virginia 22030

🌐 https://www2.gmu.edu/

Outcomes

B+

81/100

Affordability

53/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

72/100

Prestige

C+

50/100

Quick Stats

39,527

Total Enrollment

69%

Graduation Rate

87%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

89%

Acceptance Rate

$18,900

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near George Mason University ▼

8% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 3,004 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$814,749

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,439

1-Year Change

+1.9%

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For parents & investors

The George Mason University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $814,749
Avg rent near campus: $2,439/mo — vs ~$886/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 20121 (3.4% cap, Centreville)

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🏆 Where George Mason University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Criminal Justice/Police Science

of 100 schools

Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

of 24 schools

Political Science and Government, Other

of 12 schools

Community Health and Preventive Medicine

of 23 schools

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

of 100 schools

#10

Business/Commerce, General

of 100 schools

#15

Special Education and Teaching, General

of 100 schools

#18

Information Technology

of 100 schools

#22

Curriculum and Instruction

of 100 schools

#27

Computer and Information Sciences, General

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$10,095	$34,259
Room	$7,970
Board	$5,550
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$33,748	$59,330

Financial Aid

80%

Receive Any Aid

28%

Receive Pell Grants

41%

Take Out Loans

$18,900

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$12,197
$30,001 - $48,000	$13,383
$48,001 - $75,000	$16,296
$75,001 - $110,000	$20,394
$110,001+	$25,247

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business/Commerce, General 1,005 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 824 grads/yr Information Technology 480 grads/yr Psychology, General 409 grads/yr Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 346 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 335 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 331 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 285 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 261 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 260 grads/yr Law 237 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 224 grads/yr Social Work 183 grads/yr Economics, General 157 grads/yr Community Health and Preventive Medicine 157 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 146 grads/yr Political Science and Government, Other 144 grads/yr Critical Infrastructure Protection 142 grads/yr International Relations and Affairs 140 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 139 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from George Mason University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Construction managers

$107k/yr 550,300 jobs

Facilities managers

$105k/yr 151,400 jobs

General and operations managers

$103k/yr 3,712,900 jobs

Student Demographics

39,527

Total Students

51%

Women

82%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 35%

Hispanic 15%

Black 11%

Asian 20%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 52%

Off-Campus (Renters) 8%

With Family 40%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,004 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 30%

Hybrid (Some Online) 51%

Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 82%

25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at George Mason University?

George Mason University has an acceptance rate of 89%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend George Mason University?

Tuition at George Mason University is $10,095 for in-state students and $34,259 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $18,900.

What is the graduation rate at George Mason University?

The graduation rate at George Mason University is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is George Mason University a good school?

George Mason University has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend George Mason University?

George Mason University has a total enrollment of 39,527 students. Most students (82%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near George Mason University?

Yes! Approximately 8% of students at George Mason University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,004 students who need rental housing near campus.

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