Entrepreneurs, researchers, technologists, business leaders, and federal and national organizations work alongside Mason faculty and innovators solving the most pressing issues the world has ever faced.
As a Mason student, you’ll join them as you prepare to leave your own mark on the future, whether your passion lies in the arts, humanities, sciences, or something entirely unique.
And at Mason, we believe in inclusivity over exclusivity. We know that while talent is distributed equally, opportunity is not. We evaluate applications on a holistic basis to ensure we are enrolling the most determined students willing to join us on our relentless request to heal and repair the world.
If you’re ready to reimagine tomorrow with us, apply to Mason today.
Application Fees and Waivers
U.S. citizens and permanent residents pay a $70 application fee. International students and those with non-immigrant status pay an $80 application fee.
Application fee waivers are available to students with Pell Grants and full-time Mason employees. Contact admissions@gmu.edu to request an application fee waiver before submitting an application.




Military
Mason has been recognized as a military-friendly school by GIJobs.com, which puts it in the top 20 percent of colleges and universities nationwide recommended for veterans and active-duty service members.
Mason’s Office of Military Services is dedicated to assisting veterans, active-duty service members, guardsmen, reservists, and dependents in making a successful transition into the Mason community and university life.