GMU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,119

Cost of attendance at George Mason University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,579

Cost of attendance at George Mason University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at George Mason University was $18,841. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at GMU

GMU net price calculator

$18,841

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of GMU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$18,841	$556 (3%)	$13,342	$14,429	$17,359	$21,649	$24,371
2021	$18,285	$1,872 (9%)	$14,781	$15,979	$19,066	$22,013	$24,730
2020	$20,157	$1,093 (6%)	$16,204	$17,060	$20,468	$23,266	$25,480
2019	$19,064	$435 (2%)	$15,428	$16,514	$19,627	$22,604	$24,877
2018	$18,629	$597 (3%)	$14,908	$16,093	$19,233	$21,825	$24,223
2017	$18,032	$716 (4%)	$15,089	$15,800	$18,989	$21,584	$23,680
2016	$17,316	$31	$14,769	$16,043	$18,487	$21,353	$22,965
2015	$17,347	$1,192 (7%)	$13,745	$15,524	$18,135	$20,589	$22,383
2014	$16,155	--	$13,249	$14,854	$17,997	$20,801	$21,863

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of George Mason University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$35,263	$1,613 (5%)	$13,119	$20,830	$1,314
2021	$33,650	$1,226 (4%)	$13,014	$19,358	$1,278
2020	$32,424	$556 (2%)	$12,564	$18,582	$1,278
2019	$31,868	$1,104 (4%)	$12,462	$18,206	$1,200
2018	$30,764	$1,170 (4%)	$11,924	$17,640	$1,200
2017	$29,594	$416 (1%)	$11,300	$17,094	$1,200
2016	$29,178	$802 (3%)	$10,952	$17,076	$1,150
2015	$28,376	$724 (3%)	$10,382	$16,858	$1,136
2014	$27,652	$288 (1%)	$9,908	$16,624	$1,120
2013	$27,364	--	$9,620	$16,624	$1,120

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does GMU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 6,513 dormitories available to its students at $7,620 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at GMU is $847 per month.
Does GMU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at GMU for one academic year is $5,010, which works out to $557 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: GMU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,314.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, GMU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,606

If living off-campus, with family: $4,670

If living off-campus, not with family: $7,562
How much is GMU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: GMU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

George Mason University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$547	$693
For out-of-state students	$1,524	$1,581

Housing and Meal

George Mason University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at George Mason University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,010	$7,620	N/A	6,513
2021	$4,830	$7,260	N/A	6,511
2020	$4,600	$7,105	N/A	6,220
2019	$4,490	$6,970	N/A	6,307
2018	$4,390	$6,700	N/A	6,518
2017	$4,330	$6,400	N/A	6,374
2016	$4,270	$6,240	N/A	6,537

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by George Mason University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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