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Tuition

Tuition
George Mason University is a public institution in Virginia. Therefore, tuition costs depend on whether you have established residency in Virginia or if you are a resident of another state. The School of Public Policy is committed to providing comprehensive and exceptional programs at a competitive cost. Below are current tuition rates:

Rates for the 2011-2012 Academic Year
In-State Graduate Tuition (Per Credit Hour): $661.00
Out-of-State Graduate Tuition (Per Credit Hour): $1,200.25

For questions concerning current tuition rates or residency requirements, please contact the Admissions Office Staff.

Reflecting Mason's diversity, the School of Public Policy's student body comes from numerous countries including Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, India, Iraq, Japan, Mongolia, South Korea, Sudan, Sweden, Thailand, and Venezuela.

Students are taught by a world-renowned faculty who are leading researchers in their field as well as top-notch practitioners in the world of public policy.

Each year, the Graduate Admissions Office recruits students from a wide geographic pool, traveling to at least 15 different states and multiple countries to attract the best and brightest applicants.

SPP students experience a first-class education at a very competitive cost.