Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
In-state
$6,408
$6,840
$7,512
$8,024
6.8%
Out-of-state
$18,552
$19,728
$22,476
$24,008
6.8%
Books and supplies
$810
$850
$900
$900
0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$6,750
$7,020
$7,360
$7,650
3.9%
Other
$2,551
$2,664
$2,704
$2,740
1.3%
Off Campus
Room and board
$7,920
$9,900
$10,290
$11,680
13.5%
Other
$3,266
$3,390
$3,440
$3,560
3.5%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$2,818
$2,940
$2,980
$3,100
4.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$16,519
$17,374
$18,476
$19,314
4.5%
Off Campus
$18,404
$20,980
$22,142
$24,164
9.1%
Off Campus with Family
$10,036
$10,630
$11,392
$12,024
5.5%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$28,663
$30,262
$33,440
$35,298
5.6%
Off Campus
$30,548
$33,868
$37,106
$40,148
8.2%
Off Campus with Family
$22,180
$23,518
$26,356
$28,008
6.3%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$75
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
13,732
6,409
7,323
Percent admitted
63%
61%
65%
Percent admitted who enrolled
31%
33%
29%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school rank
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Recommendations
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
2,068
78%
ACT
251
9%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
510
620
SAT Math
520
630
ACT Composite
23
27
ACT English
22
28
ACT Math
21
26
- Mason has an admission option that allows students who feel their SAT/ACT scores do not adequately reflect their level of academic achievement or performance potential to request to have their admission decision made without considering their test scores. SAT Writing scores are not used for admission.
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
1/1/1972 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) – Professional schools
1/1/1980 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
5/15/1987 –
Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) – Graduate programs in health services administration
11/9/2009 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
10/9/2004 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
10/9/2004 –
Accredited
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language
12/1/2003 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1993 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
9/1/1973 –
Accredited