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George Mason University

George Mason University
4400 University Drive, MSN 2F2
Fairfax, VA 22030

Official telephone: (703) 993-1000
Fax number: (703) 993-4622
Website: https://www.gmu.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 703 627-6612 6612
888 627-6612 6612 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 24
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: February 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.68
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 27%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1160 - 1330
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 35%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 3%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 22,579
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 20,057
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 737
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 253
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 10%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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