Undergraduate Tuition, Housing & Board Costs

Undergraduate New Student Fee
This is a mandatory, non-refundable, one-time fee. The fee is charged to the account of every newly admitted, degree-seeking student at the time of registration, regardless of orientation attendance or enrollment status. The new student fee is $160.00.

Fall 2008 Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Credit Hours In-State Tuition Out-of-State Tuition: Returning Students Out-of-State Tuition: New Students
1 $313.00 $902.00 $936.50
2 $626.00 $1,804.00 $1873.00
3 $939.00 $2,706.00 $2,809.50
4 $1,252.00 $3,608.00 $3,746.00
5 $1,565.00 $4,510.00 $4,682.50
6 $1,878.00 $5,412.00 $5,619.00
7 $2,191.00 $6,314.00 $6,555.50
8 $2,504.00 $7,216.00 $7,492.00
9 $2,817.00 $8,118.00 $8,428.50
10 $3,130.00 $9,020.00 $9,365.00
11 $3,443.00 $9,922.00 $10,301.50
12 - 16 (Full Time) $3,756.00 $10,824.00 $11,238.00
Per Credit Over 16 $313.00 $902.00 $936.50
Please Note: Several courses in CHSS, CVPA, VSITE, COS, and SOM require additional course fees, up to $5-$25 per credit hour and/or lab fees ranging from $25.00 to $130.00.

Housing & Residence Life
Please indicate your interest in housing on your application. Housing options include residence halls, student apartments, and townhouses. Room and board rates for the current school year are available in PDF format. For more information, visit the Housing & Residence Life website or call them at 703-993-2720.

Dining Services
Students who live in the Residence Halls are required to choose one of the Mason Resident Plans, with exception of seniors (completed 90 credit hours), grad students and students living in apartments and townhouses that have full kitchen facilities. Those students not required to purchase a Residence Plan may still do so, and may also consider one of the many Mason Commuter Plans.

Meal plans may be used at all three George Mason University campuses. Fresh foods prepared directly to your plate are available at Campus Crossroads in Ciao Hall, which offers cafeteria-style unlimited service. The cash equivalency program provides students with comfort foods, gourmet coffees and sandwiches, salads, Taco Bell, Freshens Smooties, Sub Connection sandwiches and more. For more information, visit the Dining Services website or contact Dining Services at 703-993-3300 or the Meal Plan Administrator at 703-993-2870.

Mason Money
Mason Money is our declining-balance debit card system. Two account-types are available.

  • Mason Money-Food Service: Can be used at all dining locations on a sales tax exempt basis for a-la-carte purchases or to cover excess equivalency purchases.
  • Mason Money-Retail: Can be used at stores such as the Bookstore, Parking Services, and Health Services, as well as Express locations for bottled drinks and pre-packaged snacks.

It’s okay to have both. Establish your accounts by prepayment of cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard. For more information, visit the Mason Money website or call the All-University Card Office at 703-993-2870.

Financial Aid
Students interested in applying for financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it to the Federal Processor by March 1. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible after January 1. For more information, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website or contact them by phone at 703-993-2353.

Contact Us

E-mail: admissions@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-2400
Fax: 703-993-4622

Mailing Address

Office of Admissions
4400 University Drive, MSN 3A4
Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Office Location

213 Johnson Center (2nd Floor)
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM