Fairfax, VA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 89 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 89%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19,554 | 16,962 | 3,763 | 87% |
| 2020 | 21,198 | 18,909 | 3,561 | 89% |
| 2021 | 20,527 | 18,741 | 3,986 | 91% |
| 2022 | 20,001 | 18,001 | 4,144 | 90% |
| 2023 | 22,579 | 20,057 | 4,451 | 89% |
Fall 2023 applicants
10,926 of 12,094 women and 9,131 of 10,485 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
George Mason University has an acceptance rate of 89% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 20,057 of 22,579 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 89 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
22,579 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 4,451 enrolled.
No. George Mason University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 89%.