George Mason University School of Law Tuition 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
2024 George Mason University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
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
George Mason University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
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.
George Mason University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
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%
George Mason University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
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.
George Mason University School of Law Cost of Attendance
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.
George Mason University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
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%.
George Mason University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
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.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
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.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
