George Mason University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $28,288 Out-of-state: $50,734 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees |
In-state: $11,924 Out-of-state: $34,370 |
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Room and Board |
$11,090 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
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Other Expenses |
$4,074 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment |
George Mason University Applying For Financial Aid
| finaid@gmu.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 003749 | Free |
George Mason University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 2,611 (82.8%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 1,893 (72.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,813 (95.8%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 119 (6.6%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 65% |
| Average Award | $14,893 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 1,521 (83.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,258 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 1,431 (78.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,185 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 687 (37.9%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 338 (10.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,700 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 12,561 (68.9%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 10,220 (81.4%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 9,696 (94.9%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 505 (5.2%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 57% |
| Average Award | $12,890 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 7,974 (82.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,413 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 7,648 (78.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,768 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 1,836 (18.9%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 1,078 (5.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,513 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 56% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $30,132 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
6.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
2.0% |
George Mason University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, ROTC scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
2,113 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,162 |