George Mason University reported a 2.1% rise in in-state tuition fees for the 2022-23 school year, based on the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Virginia residents paid $13,401 to attend the public university this year, reflecting an increase of $282 from the $13,119 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students faced tuition fees 190.9% higher than those for in-state students in 2022-23, amounting to $38,983. This represents a 6.6% increase from $36,579 in the previous school year.
Approximately 77% of the undergraduate student body at George Mason University are Virginia residents. Students from other states make up about 17%, while international students represent roughly 3%.
Data indicates that 80% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at George Mason University in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 2,902 students obtained grants or scholarships amounting to $32.8 million, and 1,649 students secured student loans exceeding $13 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 15,911 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $162 million. Additionally, 9,252 students borrowed $60.5 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the George Mason University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 1,125 | 28% | $6.6 million | $5,862 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 1,506 | 38% | $8.3 million | $5,508 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 2,359 | 59% | $17.9 million | $7,603 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 2,902 | 72% | $32.8 million | $11,311 |
| Federal student loans | 1,592 | 40% | $8.1 million | $5,084 |
| Other student loans | 266 | 7% | $4.9 million | $18,591 |
| Student loan aid | 1,649 | 41% | $13 million | $7,907 |
| Total student aid | 3,214 | 80% | $45.9 million | $14,270 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
