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We get it—college can be expensive. But a collegeÌýdegree is a lastingÌýinvestment, not just in your education, but in yourÌýcareer and future.Ìý
When you choose Mason, you're choosing one of the best values out there in higher education. You’ll not only get the chance to take classes with nationally recognized faculty and highly motivated classmates, but you’ll also have opportunities for valuable internships and hands-on research. As a Patriot, you’ll also gain access to a large career network that will continue to support you once you graduate.
Mason's Net Price Calculator
The is primarily designed to help prospective undergraduate students estimate the cost of attending Mason. It provides a preliminary estimate of cost, as well as insight into the possibilities of federal, state, and otherÌýtypes of institutional financial aid for which you may be eligible. Note that this calculator is offered only as a planning toolÌýfor you and your family, as stipulated by federal guidelines.
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2022–23 Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
The Office of Student Financial Aid calculates an estimated budget of the average educational costs associated with attending the university. This includes the cost of , , , , books and supplies, transportation expenses, and other personal expenses. Your actual cost will vary depending on yourÌýnumber of credits, fees, your choice of housing and meal plan,Ìýand other variables.
This estimated budget is called the cost of attendance (COA). YourÌýtotal financial aid package and outside resources/scholarships may not exceed the COA. The university will bill for tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meal plans, but financial aid may also be used to pay for items that the university does not bill for directly, such as books, off-campus housing, transportation, and personal expenses.
2022–23ÌýCost of Attendance
Tuition
| Tuition Type | Undergraduate | Graduate | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state, full-time per year | $13,404* | $12,672** | $26,264 |
| Out-of-state, full-time per yearÌý | $37,568* | $28,890** | $41,880 |
*Undergraduate estimated tuition costs are based on full-time status of 12–15Ìýcredits per semester.
**Graduate estimated tuition costs are based on 9 credits per semester. Tuition may vary depending on your academic program. Please review your program’s current, actual tuition and fees for more information.
Please view the site for the cost perÌýcredit.
Room and Meal Plan
| Housing Type |
Undergraduate |
Graduate | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus* | $13,120 | N/A | N/A |
| Estimated Off-Campus | $13,774 | $22,186 | $22,186 |
| Estimated Living with Parents** | $5,310 | $5,310 | $5,310 |
*Based on an average of the Traditional Double and Suite Double rooms. Room and board costs vary based on yourÌýchoice of residence hall and meal plan.
**Students living at home do not have room costs.
Estimated Transportation
| Housing Type | Undergraduate | Graduate | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus | $1,268 | N/A | N/A |
| Off-Campus | $2,440 | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| Living at Home | $2,440 | $2,440 | $2,440 |
Mason students have access to free public transportation aboard the Mason Shuttles system, as well as Fairfax City’s CUE Bus system.
Estimated Personal Expenses
| Housing Type | Undergraduate | Graduate | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus | $2,236 | N/A | N/A |
| Off-Campus | $5,350 | $5,350 | $5,350 |
| Living at Home | $2,236 | $5,350 | $5,350 |
Estimated Additional Costs
| Expense Type | Undergraduate | Graduate | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $1,278 | $1,278 | $1,278 |
Note: Several courses require additional course or lab fees.
Additional information on fees is available throughÌýthe .
New Student Fee
This is a mandatory, nonrefundable, one-time fee thatÌýis charged to the account of every newly admitted, degree-seeking student at the time of registration, regardless of orientation attendance or enrollment status. The new student fee is $350 or $275 for transfer students.
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