Admissions Factors
What George Mason Looks For
George Mason rates 2 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses and academic GPA.
How George Mason rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Very important
Important
Considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
86.5%
22,495 of 26,014 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
47.5%
415 of 873 who stayed on it
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 3.66. 23.2% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
What does George Mason look for in applicants?
George Mason rates 2 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses and academic GPA.
Does George Mason consider legacy status?
George Mason rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does George Mason track demonstrated interest?
George Mason rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".
What is George Mason's waitlist acceptance rate?
873 students stayed on the waitlist and 415 were admitted, a rate of 47.5%. The number changes a lot from year to year because it depends on how many admitted students enroll.
Source: George Mason’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
