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$14,220
per year
In-State Tuition
90%
Acceptance Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
George Mason University is a public university in Fairfax, VA.
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5 exams
15 credits
$7,110 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$11,376 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$19,908 saved
27 of 27 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $48,822potential savings
Science & Research
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Law & Criminal Justice
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
11
Sports
8
Men's teams
8
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,942
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$76,343
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at George Mason University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $474 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $7,110
8 exams
24 credits
Save $11,376
14 exams
42 credits
Save $19,908
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$7,110 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$11,376 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$19,908 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 2 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax County
Control
Public
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