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BackGeorge Mason University (VA): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
George Mason University offers 40% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $7,710. George Mason University is a public college located in Fairfax, Virginia. Its student population is 46892. It is a four-year, large, primarily residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 90%. George Mason University 4 year graduation rate is 49% .
Merit Aid Stats For George Mason University
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$7,710
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
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% of freshman
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$7,496
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Admission Data
- Admission rate 90%
- Avg. high school GPA 3.7
- Avg. ACT 27
- Avg. SAT 1220
- Early decision acceptance rate GET FREE ACCESS
- % Class accepted during early decision GET FREE ACCESS
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- % of accepted students who enroll GET FREE ACCESS
Upcoming Deadlines For George Mason University
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
Nov 1 - Early decision 1 - Notification
Dec 15 - George Mason University - Send test score
Jan 15
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- Application fee $70
Helpful Links
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $52,385 | 40% | $7,710 | 81% | NA |
| Auburn University | $51,828 | 43% | $8,065 | 75% | NA |
| University Of Oregon | $53,741 | 43% | $7,178 | 83% | NA |
Colleges in Southeast Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $52,385 | 40% | $7,710 | 81% | |
| University Of New Orleans | $30,205 | 39% | $4,479 | 57% | |
| Grambling State University | $31,804 | 36% | $3,252 | 95% | |
| Christopher Newport University | $44,204 | 42% | $3,219 | 68% | |
| University Of Arkansas | $5,782 | 42% | $4,762 | 77% | |
| University Of South Florida Main Campus | $17,702 | 42% | $3,359 | 43% | |
| Auburn University | $51,828 | 43% | $8,065 | 75% | |
| Clemson University | $55,086 | 44% | $5,026 | 47% | |
| Auburn University At Montgomery | $31,794 | 36% | $3,085 | 93% | |
| Eckerd College | $63,572 | 43% | $17,251 | 68% | |
| Old Dominion University | $34,060 | 44% | $6,228 | 87% | |
| Nicholls State University | $23,380 | 39% | $3,707 | 94% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | 81 | $105,700 |
| West Virginia University | 82 | $99,900 |
| Notre Dame De Namur University | 82 | $99,700 |
| Molloy College | 81 | $99,500 |
| University Of Iowa | 83 | $99,400 |
| Western Washington University | 88 | $99,300 |
| Hartwick College | 83 | $99,200 |
| University Of Wyoming | 96 | $98,800 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | 81 | $52,385 |
| Westminster College | 94 | $51,250 |
| Mitchell College | 83 | $51,450 |
| Mount Saint Mary College | 94 | $51,486 |
| University Of Hawaii At Manoa | 84 | $51,783 |
| George Fox University | 82 | $51,930 |
| Saint Joseph's College Of Maine | 84 | $52,230 |
| Cazenovia College | 82 | $52,378 |
| Warren Wilson College | 86 | $52,504 |
| Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | 86 | $52,949 |
| University Of Arizona | 84 | $53,136 |
| Molloy College | 81 | $53,494 |
| Nichols College | 82 | $53,565 |
| University Of Oregon | 83 | $53,741 |
| Simpson College | 84 | $54,008 |
| Transylvania University | 89 | $54,080 |
| Johnson & Wales University Providence | 91 | $54,278 |
| University Of Washington Tacoma Campus | 86 | $54,297 |
| Laguna College Of Art And Design | 81 | $54,374 |
| Belmont University | 82 | $54,500 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | 81 | 49% |
| Fresno Pacific University | 85 | 53% |
| Unity College | 94 | 53% |
| Western New England University | 85 | 53% |
| Gannon University | 81 | 53% |
| Otterbein University | 81 | 53% |
| Keene State College | 81 | 53% |
| Blue Mountain College | 93 | 53% |
| Westfield State University | 86 | 53% |
| Bethel College Indiana | 92 | 53% |
| Saint Joseph's College Of Maine | 84 | 52% |
| University Of New Haven | 84 | 52% |
| Clarke University | 82 | 52% |
| Saint Edward's University | 86 | 52% |
| University Of Oregon | 83 | 52% |
| Northwest University | 95 | 51% |
| Johnson & Wales University Providence | 91 | 51% |
| Rosemont College | 89 | 51% |
| Mcphs University | 93 | 51% |
| Huntington University | 83 | 51% |
| Molloy College | 81 | 51% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | 40% | $7,710 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 31% | $8,756 |
| University Of Oregon | 43% | $7,178 |
| University Of North Texas At Dallas | 32% | $6,678 |
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