George Mason University: cost & net price by income
Fairfax, Virginia
The average net price at George Mason University is about $18,287 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $14,781 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $24,730. Published in-state tuition is $13,815. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$14,781/yr
- $30k–$48k$15,979/yr
- $48k–$75k$19,066/yr
- $75k–$110k$22,013/yr
- $110k+$24,730/yr
George Mason University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $18,287
- In-state tuition
- $13,815
- Out-of-state tuition
- $39,397
- Students receiving aid
- 30%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does George Mason University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at George Mason University is about $18,287 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does George Mason University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at George Mason University is about $14,781 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at George Mason University?
- At George Mason University, published in-state tuition is $13,815 and out-of-state tuition is $39,397 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is George Mason University worth the cost?
- FindU gives George Mason University a value grade of A — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)