George Mason University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at George Mason University School of Law is $26,950 for Virginia residents and $42,798 for out-of-state students according to the George Mason University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., George Mason University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Virginia, its tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $62,942.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,815 for state residents and $37,979 for out-out-state students at George Mason University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,446 for state residents and $39,397 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 12.69% higher than undergraduate tuition and 8.63% higher than graduate tuition at George Mason University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares George Mason University School of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare George Mason University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University School of Law | $26,950 | $42,798 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Virginia Law Schools | $48,785 | $55,383 |
| Public | $48,785 | $62,942 |
| Private | $49,714 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at George Mason University School of Law has increased by 0.92% compared to last year. It has increased by 5.05% over the past 6 years from $40,740 to $42,798.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $43,194 with $396 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $43,230, which is $432 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $25,354 | $40,740 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $25,354 | $40,740 | ▲0.00% |
| 2020-2021 | $25,354 | $40,740 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $25,875 | $41,261 | ▲1.28% |
| 2022-2023 | $26,576 | $42,406 | ▲2.78% |
| 2023-2024 | $26,950 | $42,798 | ▲0.92% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at George Mason University School of Law is $61,483 for Virginia residents and $77,331 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $51,977. For detailed costs breakdown, see George Mason University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $61,483 | $77,331 |
| Tuition & Fees | $26,950 | $42,798 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $27,905 | |
| Books | $1,278 | |
| Other Expenses | $5,350 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $36,129 | $51,977 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $25,354 | |
LL.M. Tuition
George Mason University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $1,000.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $1,000 (per credit) |
| Room & Board | - |
| Books | - |
| Other Expenses | - |
Data Source: George Mason University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://studentaccounts.gmu.edu/tuition-fees/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 82.07% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $25,354 at George Mason University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at George Mason University School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, the received percentage is similar to the average of 88%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University School of Law | 82.07% | $25,354 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Virginia Law Schools | 88.40% | $27,303 |
| Public | 80.80% | $26,807 |
| Private | 94.11% | $27,675 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 613 enrolled students, 497 students 81.08% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.01% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 64.99% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $32,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $16,019 and the 25th percentile amount is $7,856.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 426 | 382 | 396 | 496 | 490 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 359 | 332 | 325 | 412 | 409 |
| Percent Received | 84.27% | 86.91% | 82.07% | 83.06% | 83.47% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $21,858 | $20,000 | $19,000 | $16,000 | $15,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $30,000 | $28,035 | $25,354 | $25,354 | $21,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,705 | $36,000 | $32,000 | $32,000 | $32,000 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 119 | 117 | 88 | 110 | 123 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 111 | 111 | 107 | 80 | 88 |
| Percent Received | 93.28% | 94.87% | 121.59% | 72.73% | 71.54% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $9,980 | $14,519 | $9,929 | $8,454 | $7,856 |
| 50th Percentile | $19,016 | $21,270 | $16,299 | $16,222 | $11,236 |
| 75th Percentile | $25,500 | $27,672 | $24,643 | $22,794 | $16,019 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 30.81% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 68.70% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 0.49% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 143.18% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 47.73% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 359 | 332 | 325 | 412 | 409 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 15.32% | 21.69% | 31.08% | 29.37% | 30.81% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 51.25% | 58.13% | 46.15% | 70.15% | 68.70% |
| Full Tuition | 16.16% | 5.42% | 17.54% | 0.00% | 0.49% |
| More than Full Tuition | 17.27% | 14.76% | 5.23% | 0.49% | 0.00% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 111 | 111 | 107 | 80 | 88 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 35.14% | 20.72% | 35.51% | 32.50% | 43.18% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 43.24% | 52.25% | 50.47% | 52.50% | 47.73% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 2.70% | 0.93% | 6.25% | 9.09% |
| More than Full Tuition | 21.62% | 24.32% | 13.08% | 8.75% | 0.00% |
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