Per section 23.1-409 of the Code of Virginia, entitled “Transparency in higher education information,” students are entitled to have easy access to certain university financial information. That information has been compiled here for your reference. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning (OIEP) at oiep@gmu.edu.
Student Achievement
George Mason University is home to a wide range of students, including a mixed new undergraduate student population of "first-time in college" and transfer students. In order to give a complete picture of graduation and retention rates amongst the student body, we have compiled a dashboard of information related to these topics, including historical data. This dashboard also includes our 2024 reporting targets.
Undergraduate Tuition
Below you can find historical information on undergraduate tuition rates at Mason. The information below is focused on tuition and course fees. If you are looking for information such as housing, meals, transportation, and more, please check out our estimates for prospective students. These numbers will help you budget all aspects of your time at Mason.
In-State
| Year | Tuition & Mandatory E&G Fees |
Mandatory Non-E&G |
Total |
| 2013-14 | $7,220 (+3.0%) | $2,688 (+3.0%) | $9,908.00 (+3.0%) |
| 2014-15 | $7,562 (+4.7%) | $2,820 (+4.9%) | $10,382.00 (+4.8%) |
| 2015-16 | $7,976 (+5.4%) | $2,976 (+5.5%) | $10,952.00 (+5.5%) |
| 2016-17 | $8,204 (+2.9%) | $3,096 (+4.0%) | $11,300.00 (+3.2%) |
| 2017-18 | $8,672 (+5.7%) | $3,252 (+5.0%) | $11,924.00 (+5.5%) |
| 2018-19 | $9,060 (+4.5%) | $3,402 (+4.6%) | $12,462.00 (+4.5%) |
| 2019-20 | $9,060 (+0.0%) | $3,504 (+3.0%) | $12,564.00 (+0.8%) |
| 2020-21 | $9,510 (+5.0%) | $3,504 (+0.0%) | $13,014.00 (+3.6%) |
| 2021-22 | $9,510 (+0.0%) | $3,609 (+3.0%) | $13,119.00 (+0.8%) |
| 2022-23 | $9,795 (+3.0%) | $3,609 (+0.0%) | $13,404.00 (+2.2%) |
Out-of-State
| Year | Tuition & Mandatory E&G Fees |
Mandatory Non-E&G |
Total |
| 2013-14 | $25,904 (+3.0%) | $2,688 (+3.0%) | $28,592 (+3.0%) |
| 2014-15 | $27,140 (+4.8%) | $2,820 (+4.9%) | $29,960 (+4.8%) |
| 2015-16 | $28,622 (+5.4%) | $2,976 (+5.5%) | $31,598 (+5.5%) |
| 2016-17 | $29,486 (+3.0%) | $3,096 (+4.0%) | $32,582 (+3.1%) |
| 2017-18 | $31,118 (+5.5%) | $3,252 (+5.0%) | $34,370 (+5.5%) |
| 2018-19 | $32,520 (+4.5%+ | $3,402 (+4.6%) | $35,922 (+4.5%) |
| 2019-20 | $32,520 (+0.0%) | $3,504 (+3.0%) | $36,024 (+0.3%) |
| 2020-21 | $32,970 (+1.4%) | $3,504 (+0.0%) | $36,474 (+1.2%) |
| 2021-22 | $32,970 (+0.0%) | $3,609 (+3.0%) | $36,579 (+0.3%) |
| 2022-23 | $33,959 (+3.0%) | $3,609 (+0.0%) | $37,568 (+2.7%) |
Post-Secondary Education and Employment Data
The U.S. Census Bureau's Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) data provides earnings and employment outcomes for college and university graduates by degree level, degree major, and post-secondary institution. These statistics are generated by matching university transcript data with a national database of jobs, using state-of-the-art confidentiality protection mechanisms to protect the underlying data. Releases are annual.
OIEP also performs an annual survey to collect information from graduating seniors on seven areas: (a) enrollment and employment history, (b) education and writing experience within the major, (c) scholarly and creative activities, (d) interaction with faculty and staff, (e) enriching educational experiences, (f) global knowledge, and (g) overall satisfaction.
University Financial Information
Every year, Mason releases its annual audited budget report and a breakdown of how student fees are allocated. The information is released in a timely manner once the reports are made available.