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, 97 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 924. With 280 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 14.03% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 30.03% at George Mason University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 168 and the average GPA is 3.89. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 87.43%. For the 161 graduates in 2023, 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.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 George Mason University School of Law tuition & fee is $26,950 for Virginia residents and $42,798 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The in-state tuition feesincreased by increased by 1.41% and the out-of-state tuition increased by 0.92% compared to last year.
82.07% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $25,354 at George Mason University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 59.24% of tuition & fees.
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
2024 Tuition & fees$26,950$42,798
2023 Tuition & fees$26,576$42,406
Average Grant Amount$25,354
Grant Received82.07%

George Mason University School of Law Directory Information

George Mason University School of Law's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May, July, and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 89 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2024 enrollment is March 1, 2024. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $70. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.