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George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Private University

George Mason University is a private university in Fairfax, VA with a 89% acceptance rate, SAT range of 1140–1340, ACT range of 25–30, median graduate earnings of $76,343. The campus experiences 86.9°F avg summer high and 31.1°F avg winter low, 44.1 inches of rain annually, 3 inches of snow. Graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $76,343, with typical debt of $19,500 — a good return on investment.

Acceptance Rate
88.8%
SAT Range
11401340
ACT Range
2530
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$39,397
Median Earnings
$76,343
Enrollment
27,083
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
87%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Homeland Security.$90,956 / yr
Computer Engineering.$87,466 / yr
Systems Engineering.$84,942 / yr
Computer Science.$84,632 / yr
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.$82,175 / yr