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The real 4-year cost of George Mason University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at George Mason University went from $7,512 to $13,815, an average of 3.2% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$15,195
Year 2$15,685
Year 3$16,191
Year 4$16,713
4-year total$63,785

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$23,785
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$40,480
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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