George Mason University School of Law
Arlington, VA
Public
ABA Accredited
GMU Law Academic Overview
Founded in 1972, George Mason University School of Law, also known as GMU Law, is a public law school located in Arlington, Virginia. Last year, 159 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 810. With 218 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 15.87% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 35.89% at George Mason University School of Law.
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 169 and the average GPA is 3.93. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 85.96%. For the 161 graduates in 2025, 151 students got full-time jobs and 5 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for George Mason University School of Law.
Fast Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $44,044 ($27,930) |
|---|---|
| Avg. Financial Aid | $21,000 |
| LSAT / GPA | 169 / 3.93 |
| Acceptance Rate | 15.87% |
| Students to Faculty | 4 to 1 |
| Bar Exam Pass Rate | 85.96% |
2027 Tuition & fees
The 2027 George Mason University School of Law tuition & fee is $27,930 for Virginia residents and $44,044 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The tuition & fees are the same as last year's tuition for both in-state and out-of state rate.
84.82% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $21,000 at George Mason University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 47.68% of tuition & fees.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Tuition & fees1 | $27,930 | $44,044 |
| 2026 Tuition & fees2 | $27,930 | $44,044 |
| Average Grant Amount | $21,000 | |
| Grant Received | 84.82% | |
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by George Mason University School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.
George Mason University School of Law Directory Information
NameGeorge Mason University School of Law
Parent InstitutionGeorge Mason University
Address3301 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201
Founded1972
Phone703-993-8010
Emaillawadmit@gmu.edu
Admission Informationhttps://www.law.gmu.edu/admissions/
Application Requirementhttps://www.law.gmu.edu/admissions/jd/how_apply_jd/
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