Admission & test scores

George Mason University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1160–1360 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 28. George Mason University admits 87% of applicants — largely open. 86% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1160–1360middle half of admits

ACT midpoint28admitted students

Acceptance rate87%largely open

First-year retention86%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1160

Average

1274

75th percentile

1360

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1160 and a quarter above 1360. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 27,752.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Butler University Indianapolis, Indiana	1274	28	85%	$47,560
Allegheny College Meadville, Pennsylvania	1275	26	55%	$56,550
Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Illinois	1275	27	39%	$57,704
University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon	1272	—	88%	$16,137
University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, Virginia	1272	29	80%	$14,640
Duquesne University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	1276	27	84%	$48,986

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

George Mason University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for George Mason University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1360 on the SAT, with an average of 1274. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does George Mason University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 28.

How hard is it to get into George Mason University?

George Mason University admits 87% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 86% return for a second year.

Does George Mason University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.