Tuition and scholarships
George Mason University's cost of attendance
Tuition
All prices are estimated from 2025-2026 and are subject to change. There are two main semesters per academic year (fall and spring), each about 16 weeks long with a shorter summer semester of 11 weeks.
Estimated tuition for undergraduate programs:
Academic Year
Cost | Approximate amount per year (USD) |
|---|---|
Tuition Fees | $40,000 - $41,000 |
Housing | $17,000 - $18,000 |
Meals | $5,000 - $11,500 |
Insurance | $3,000 - $4,000 |
ESTIMATED TOTAL | $65,000 - $74,500 |
Estimated tuition for graduate programs:
Academic Year
Cost | Approximate amount per year (USD) |
|---|---|
Tuition Fees | $41,000 - $40,000 |
Housing | $17,000 - $18,000 |
Meals | $5,000 - $11,000 |
Insurance | $3,000 - $4,000 |
ESTIMATED TOTAL | $66,000 - $73,000 |
Scholarships
Prices shown are for the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change.
Undergraduate scholarships:
Scholarship type | Maximum value | Notes | Tuition payable |
|---|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Gateway Scholarship | $3,500 | • Applicable to International Year One, International Direct or Undergraduate Transfer Program enrollments. • $875-3,500 per year. | $35,812^ |
George Mason Undergraduate International scholarship | $20,000 | $3,000-$20,000 per year ($12,000 to $80,000 in total) | $21,590^ |
Graduate scholarships:
Scholarship type | Maximum value | Notes | Tuition payable |
|---|---|---|---|
Graduate Gateway Scholarship | $2,000 | • Applicable to Graduate Pathway program enrollments. • $500 to $2,000 per year. | $39,124^ |
Graduate Direct Entry | Varies | Graduate funding opportunities and eligibility vary by department. Please view program website or contact graduate coordinator for details. | Varies |
All scholarships are subject to change.
Scholarship awards may be lower in value than those published here. Scholarship values presented here are based on achieving the highest award available.
Scholarships are subject to limited availability, deadlines, and other terms and conditions. Please check with your INTO regional office or refer to your scholarship letter for more details.
Students on government scholarships or are sponsored by an external entity may not be eligible for some of these scholarships.
ˆThis is an estimate based on the highest scholarship award applied to the first year of a student's tuition or upon progression.
How much money is on offer?
The amount of money available through scholarships can vary. Remember that a scholarship will only cover some of your tuition fees. You will still have to fund your remaining tuition fees and your housing costs, insurance, visa and other living costs in full. For more information, see our tuition and scholarships section.