George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Public · 27,752 undergrads

• Admit rate: 87.5% (22,579 applicants)
• SAT middle 50%: 1160–1360 (ACT 25–30)
• Undergraduates: 27,752 (5.3% international)
• Average net price: $17,915 (per year after aid)
• Graduation rate: 68% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

• Early Action: Nov. 1, 2026
• Regular Decision: Feb. 1, 2027

Essays

Personal statement (optional, strongly encouraged) (250)

Mason's description: approximately 250 words explaining to the Office of Admissions why YOU want to go to college. Tell us about yourself and your experiences that have led to this decision.

Editor's notes

• Apply by Nov. 1 if you want the Honors College, University Scholars or merit money. After that, Honors is space-available only.
• Going score-optional into computer science or engineering? You'll need four years of math with B or better in every course, including one past Algebra II by senior year.

Sources

1. George Mason Admissions, Freshman Requirements
2. George Mason Admissions, Freshman Dates and Deadlines
3. George Mason Admissions, Apply (Freshman)
4. George Mason Admissions, Score Optional
5. George Mason Admissions, Selective Majors
6. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid
7. George Mason Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, Common Data Set