by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a GMU degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the GMU annual value report below.
George Mason University is ranked #1,678 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe George Mason University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)
| School | Total Price | Value Grade |
|---|
*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.
The GMU time to graduate is about 4.36 years and will cost an estimated $43,210 per year. This brings the total cost to 188,396.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Average Yearly Cost | $43,210 |
| Average Years to Graduate | 4.36 |
| Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree | $188,396 |
Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average GMU net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on GMU cost.
The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.
Look at the table below to get a sense of how GMU value for your educational dollar might vary.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $205,417 | #0 | F |
| All Students | $188,396 | #1,678 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $172,687 | #842 | B- |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $130,704 | # | F |
| All Students | $113,683 | # | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,974 | # | F |
Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Virginia.
About 75% of GMU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what GMU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.
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College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.