GMU GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: George Mason University uses the standard 4.0 scale with +/−. GMU reviews both weighted and unweighted GPA from the high school transcript.
| Metric | GMU Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.4 - 3.9 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale with +/−. |
How George Mason recalculates GPA for admission
GMU reviews both weighted and unweighted GPA from the high school transcript. The number you submit on your transcript and the number GMU uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match George Mason's policy.
Fall 2024 admit GPA (middle 50%)
3.5 - 3.95 weighted
Source: GMU Office of Admissions
Maintaining a good GMU GPA
- Honors College requires 3.8+ unweighted. Honors application is part of the main GMU application — no separate form. Honors students get smaller classes, priority registration, and a thesis option that strengthens grad-school applications.
- CS and Cybersecurity programs are the prestige tracks. Direct admit to Computer Science or Cyber Security Engineering needs 3.7+ unweighted plus Calculus completion. CS at Mason ties to federal cyber-sector internships through the DC corridor.
- In-state tuition stays under $14K/year. GMU is the cheapest major Virginia public for in-state students. For families balancing affordability and DC-area location, the financial math is hard to beat.
Admit-range and policy data verified against George Mason's official admissions page.