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Acceptance Rate History
George Mason University
VA · Current rate: 89%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 88.83% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 90% | 20,001 | 18,001 |
| 2021 | 91.3% | 20,527 | 18,741 |
| 2020 | 89.2% | 21,198 | 18,909 |
| 2019 | 86.74% | 19,554 | 16,962 |
| 2018 | 81.06% | 19,557 | 15,852 |
| 2017 | 81.32% | 18,993 | 15,446 |
| 2016 | 80.99% | 15,548 | 12,592 |
| 2015 | 79.73% | 18,987 | 15,138 |
| 2014 | 66.65% | 22,532 | 15,017 |
| 2013 | 62.03% | 20,805 | 12,905 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
George Mason University's acceptance rate has increased from 62.0% in 2013 to 88.8% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2015.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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