George Mason University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at George Mason University School of Law is $26,950 for Virginia residents and $42,798 for out-of-state students according to the George Mason University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., George Mason University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,313. Compared to public law schools in Virginia, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $61,014.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,401 for state residents and $37,566 for out-out-state students at George Mason University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,035 for state residents and $38,986 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 13.93% higher than undergraduate tuition and 9.78% higher than graduate tuition at George Mason University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares George Mason University School of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
2024 George Mason University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
George Mason University School of Law
$26,950
$42,798
All Law Schools
$30,198
$50,429
Public
$30,198
$43,313
Private
$55,993
Virginia Law Schools
$47,145
$53,787
Public
$47,145
$61,014
Private
$48,367
George Mason University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at George Mason University School of Law has increased by 0.92% compared to last year. It has increased by 5.05% over the past 6 years from $40,740 to $42,798.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $43,194 with $396 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $43,230, which is $432 more than this year.
George Mason University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2018-2019
$25,354
$40,740
-
2019-2020
$25,354
$40,740
-
2020-2021
$25,354
$40,740
-
2021-2022
$25,875
$41,261
1.28%
2022-2023
$26,576
$42,406
2.78%
2023-2024
$26,950
$42,798
0.92%
George Mason University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at George Mason University School of Law is $61,483 for Virginia residents and $77,331 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $51,977. For detailed costs breakdown, see George Mason University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
George Mason University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Virginia Residents
Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance
$61,483
$77,331
Tuition & Fees
$26,950
$42,798
Room & Board, Transportation
$27,905
Books
$1,278
Other Expenses
$5,350
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$36,129
$51,977
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$25,354
LL.M. Tuition
George Mason University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $1,000.
George Mason University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
In 2023, 82.07% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $25,354 at George Mason University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at George Mason University School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, the received percentage is similar to the average of 88%.
George Mason University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
George Mason University School of Law
82.07%
$25,354
All Law Schools
79.82%
$21,012
Public
77.34%
$15,574
Private
81.76%
$25,263
Virginia Law Schools
87.71%
$26,413
Public
80.14%
$25,118
Private
93.40%
$27,384
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 484 enrolled students, 432 students 89.26% received grants and/or scholarships. 20.60% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 47.22% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $32,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $19,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $24,643 and the 25th percentile amount is $9,929.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2022
Full-time
Enrollment
396
Grants/Scholarships Received
325
Percent Received
82.07%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$19,000
50th Percentile
$25,354
70th Percentile
$32,000
Part-time
Enrollment
88
Grants/Scholarships Received
107
Percent Received
121.59%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$9,929
50th Percentile
$16,299
70th Percentile
$24,643
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 31.08% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 46.15% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 22.77% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 94.39% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 50.47% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
