by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at George Mason University, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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In-state part-time students are charged $433 a credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $1,453 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $433 | $1,453 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at George Mason University appear below.
Required fees account for added up to $3,828 in-state and $3,828 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,392 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
| Total | $14,220 | $38,688 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board.
Tuition at George Mason University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,510 | $32,970 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,795 | $35,377 |
| One Year Ago | $10,095 | $35,677 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,392 | $34,860 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved down, which is uncommon and may reflect a data restatement.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For more on financial aid at George Mason University, take a look at the George Mason University Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the George Mason University Tuition & Fees page.