George Mason University

    Fairfax, VA · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1160–1360
    Median ~1260
    Acceptance rate
    87%
    Enrollment
    27,752
    ACT middle 50%
    25–30

    How George Mason compares

    • The ~1260 SAT midpoint ranks #92 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #5 of 15 in VA.
    • Its 87% acceptance rate is more selective than 16% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Reading and Writing (620 Math vs 630 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($76,343) are $13,277 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $24,468 more per year than in-state students ($38,688 vs $14,220).
    National SAT rank
    #92 of 197
    SAT rank in VA
    #5 of 15
    More selective than
    16% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$13,277

    What the numbers say about George Mason

    • The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 1160 to 1360. A planning score near or above 1400 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 630 Reading and Writing and 620 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 87% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 68% completion rate and $76,343 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1260 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $14,220
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $38,688
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $76,343
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    68%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1160 and 1360. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1400 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1360 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1260 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1160 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1360

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1160–1350

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1160

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to George Mason's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    CUNY City CollegeNew York, NY1070–143060%
    Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI1130–135092%
    James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA1170–134072%
    University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL1210–145088%
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL1160–136065%
    Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA1170–135089%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for George Mason?

    George Mason University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1160–1360, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1400 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is George Mason's acceptance rate?

    George Mason University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 87%.

    How much does it cost to attend George Mason?

    In-state tuition is approximately $14,220 and out-of-state is approximately $38,688. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is George Mason test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check George Mason University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.gmu.edu