George Mason University School of Law

2024 Tuition $26,950/$42,798LSAT 168GPA 3.89LL.M. Tuition $1,000

Public - Arlington, Virginia

For the academic year 2023-2024, George Mason University School of Law's tuition & fees is $26,950 for Virginia residents and $42,798 for out-of-state students. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $1,000. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $61,483 for Virginia residents and $77,331 for out-of-state students.

George Mason University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Virginia Residents Tuition & Fees$26,950
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$42,798
Books & Supplies Costs$1,278
Room & Board$27,905
Other Expenses$5,350
2024-2025 Estimates*
Virginia Residents Tuition & Fees$27,329
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$43,194
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, George Mason University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, George Mason University School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Virginia, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $55,383.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between George Mason University School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
George Mason University School of Law$26,950$42,798
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Virginia Law Schools
Public Schools$62,942$62,942
Private Schools$49,714
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
George Mason University School of LawArlington, VA$26,950$42,798
University of Georgia School of LawAthens, GA$18,994$37,752
University of Minnesota Law SchoolMinneapolis, MN$48,964$58,396
University of Wisconsin Law SchoolMadison, MI$35,197$52,893
Levin College of LawGainesville, FL$21,804$38,040
The University of Alabama School of LawTuscaloosa, AL$24,080$44,470

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, George Mason University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $1,000 for Virginia residents and $1,000 for out-of-state students.
2022-2023 Rate
Virginia Residents Tuition & Fees$1,000
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$1,000

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 George Mason University School of Law's acceptance rate is 14.03%. A total of 2,303 applicants applied to and 323 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 97 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 30.03%.
The next table compares George Mason University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20202,96461813920.85%22.49%
2020-20211,82041514922.80%35.90%
2021-20222,13957925927.07%44.73%
2022-20232,11441515919.63%38.31%
2018-20192,43563115825.91%25.04%
2017-20182,45262117525.33%28.18%
2016-20172,58761517923.77%29.11%
2015-20162,29271815731.33%21.87%
2023-20242,3033239714.03%30.03%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
George Mason University School of Law14.03%30.03%97
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Virginia Law Schools31.86%32.08%142
Public Schools17.60%32.30%173
Private Schools42.55%31.93%118

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 George Mason University School of Law's LSAT score is 168%. The 75th percentile score is 169 and the 25th percentile is 160. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 168 and 168 for part-time students.
The 2024 George Mason University School of Law's GPA score is 3.89%. The 75th percentile score is 3.95 and the 25th percentile is 3.53. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.89 and 3.65 for part-time students.
The next table compares George Mason University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 165165166 164164163 158158154
2020-2021 165165165 164164165 157157154
2021-2022 166166166 164164164 158158155
2022-2023 167167168 166166166 158158155
2018-2019 164164164 163163162 157157158
2017-2018 163-1-1 162-1-1 157-1-1
2016-2017 164164163 162162159 158158157
2015-2016 162-1-1 161-1-1 156-1-1
2023-2024 169169170 168168168 160160160
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.863.883.79 3.753.783.7 3.393.373.55
2020-2021 3.873.883.77 3.773.783.57 3.423.423.31
2021-2022 3.883.883.86 3.813.813.72 3.413.423.39
2022-2023 3.933.943.91 3.833.833.83 3.453.463.44
2018-2019 3.883.893.79 3.763.773.56 3.453.482.93
2017-2018 3.82-1-1 3.7-1-1 3.31-1-1
2016-2017 3.733.753.69 3.663.663.58 3.323.353.28
2015-2016 3.68-1-1 3.59-1-1 3.15-1-1
2023-2024 3.953.953.92 3.893.893.65 3.533.573.28
LSAT ScoreGPA
George Mason University School of Law1683.89
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Virginia Law Schools1643.76
Public Schools1683.87
Private Schools1603.68

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 167 students out of 155 total graduates from George Mason University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 30graduate in prior year and 3early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 146 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 87.43%.
The next table compares George Mason University School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020164157 13887.9% 2720
2020-2021177148 14195.27% 4920
2021-2022154160 14590.62% 2228
2022-2023150135 11887.41% 3015
2018-2019143150 12986% 1218
2017-2018140124 10383.06% 269
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024155167 14687.43% 1833
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
George Mason University School of Law87.43%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Virginia Law Schools86%
Public Schools92%
Private Schools82%