George Mason University Online Programs

George Mason University is a Public, 4-years school located in Fairfax, VA. GMU offers the online degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate studies through Bachelor's, Master's, Post-graduate Certificate programs.

  • Tuition & fees: $39,397 ($13,815 Virginia residents)
  • Online Students: 7,421
  • Online Programs: 53

GMU Online Programs Overview

George Mason University (referred to as GMU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fairfax, VA. GMU offers the online degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate studies through Bachelor's, Master's, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at George Mason University is $13,815 for Virginia residents and $39,397 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The tuition per credit hour is $547 for Virginia residents and $1,524 for out-of-state students. Total 7,421 students have enrolled in online degree programs exclusively out of total 39,049 students at George Mason University.
GMU 2023 Online Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesUndergraduate: $39,397 ($13,815)
Graduate: $39,397 ($17,446)
Costs per Credit$1,524 Undergraduate
$1,581 Graduate
Online Students7,421
Online Programs53 programs
Offered Online ProgramsBachelor's, Master's, Post-graduate Certificate

Who Accredits George Mason University

George Mason University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1972 - Current).

Online Degree & Major Programs

George Mason University offers 53 online major programs Next tables summarize the offered online major programs and its sub-programs at GMU.
Online Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of Programs
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1
Russian Studies1
Communications Technologies [+] 1
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1
Information Technology1
Work and Family Studies [+] 1
Human Development and Family Studies1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 2
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution1
Mathematics and Computer Science1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1
Psychology [+] 1
Psychology1
Social Sciences [+] 3
Economics1
Geography1
International Relations and Affairs1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)1
Business [+] 2
Business/Commerce1
Business Administration and Management1
Total15
Online Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of Programs
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3
Computer and Information Sciences1
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1
Education [+] 3
Educational Leadership and Administration1
Educational/Instructional Technology1
Special Education and Teaching1
Engineering [+] 1
Systems Engineering1
Legal Studies [+] 4
Programs for Foreign Lawyers1
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law1
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)1
Legal Professions and Studies (other)1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other)1
Biometry/Biometrics1
Psychology [+] 1
Industrial and Organizational Psychology1
Human Services [+] 2
Public Administration1
Social Work1
Social Sciences [+] 1
Economics1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
Medical Informatics1
Business [+] 3
Business Administration and Management1
Accounting1
Organizational Behavior Studies1
Total22
Online Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of Programs
Education [+] 5
Curriculum and Instruction1
International School Administration/Leadership1
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented1
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism1
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1
Engineering [+] 2
Telecommunications Engineering1
Systems Engineering1
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)1
Work and Family Studies [+] 1
Developmental Services Worker1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1
Bioinformatics1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1
Physical Fitness Technician1
Psychology [+] 1
Applied Behavior Analysis1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management1
Social Sciences [+] 1
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1
Medical Informatics1
History [+] 1
History (other)1
Total16

2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of GMU are $13,815 for Virginia residents and $39,397 for other students for undergraduate program. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees are $17,446 for Virginia residents and $39,397 for other students. The tuition per credit hour of GMU is $547 for Virginia residents and $1,524 for other students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $693 for Virginia residents and $1,581 for other students.
2022-2023 Online Degree Tuition at GMU
UndergraduateGraduate
Virginia residentsOut of StateVirginia residentsOut of State
Tuition & Fees$13,815$39,397$17,446$39,397
Cost Per Credit$547$1,524$693$1,581

Distance Learning Student Population

At online degree programs at GMU, 7,421 students (19.00% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 20,436 students (52.33% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. Next table summarizes the student population enrolled in online programs at GMU.
Distance Learning Student Population at GMU
TotalEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Total39,0497,42120,43611,192
Undergraduate27,0143,83217,1446,038
Graduate12,0353,5893,2925,154

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023