George Mason University SAT and ACT scores
Fairfax, VA · public college · 27,666 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as George Mason University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for George Mason University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to George Mason University scored 1160 to 1360, with an average of 1274. A score at or above 1260 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for George Mason University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 25 to 30. A 30 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does George Mason University require the SAT or ACT?
George Mason University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does George Mason University accept the CLT?
George Mason University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Virginia with similar scores
- James Madison UniversitySAT 1170–1340
- University of Mary WashingtonSAT 1170–1370
- Hollins UniversitySAT 1150–1340
- Sweet Briar CollegeSAT 1100–1310
- Roanoke CollegeSAT 1090–1300
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Augustana UniversitySAT 1150–1370
- Benedictine CollegeSAT 1140–1380
- Bryant UniversitySAT 1190–1330
- CUNY Hunter CollegeSAT 1100–1420
- Duquesne UniversitySAT 1180–1340
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachSAT 1160–1360
More about George Mason University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: George Mason University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026