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. Compared to public law schools in U.S., George Mason University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Virginia, its tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $63,025.
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 | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| Virginia Law Schools | $48,868 | $55,641 |
| Public | $48,868 | $63,025 |
| Private | $50,104 | |
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 5 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 % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $11,351 | $2,653 | $19,044 | $2,653 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $23,142 | $2,733 | $38,528 | $2,733 | ▲90.17% |
| 2022-2023 | $23,836 | $2,733 | $39,684 | $2,733 | ▲2.80% |
| 2023-2024 | $24,136 | $2,814 | $39,984 | $2,814 | ▲0.90% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at George Mason University School of Law is $62,416 for Virginia residents and $78,264 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 $58,264.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $62,416 | $78,264 |
| Tuition | $24,136 | $39,984 |
| Fees | $2,814 | $2,814 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $35,466 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $35,466 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $15,796 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $42,416 | $58,264 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $20,000 | |
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, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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