Overview
George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NACE. Its teams currently compete in Rocket League, Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Counter-Strike 2, Call of Duty and VALORANT. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (mason360.gmu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $17,915 per year, an acceptance rate of 87% and a graduation rate of 68% across 27,752 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at George Mason
No esports scholarships published
George Mason doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- NACE
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 7
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $14,220 / $38,688 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $17,915 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 30% |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
Who studies at George Mason
27,752 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 32%
- Hispanic/Latino 18%
- Black 13%
- Asian 23%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 49%
- First-generation
- 30%
- Pell recipients
- 30%
Frequently asked questions
Does George Mason offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (mason360.gmu.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does George Mason esports compete in?
George Mason fields varsity teams in Rocket League, Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Counter-Strike 2, Call of Duty and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does George Mason cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $17,915. Published tuition is $14,220 in-state and $38,688 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into George Mason?
George Mason admits 87% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: mason360.gmu.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Laxmatt, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
A 'departmental student organization within Student Involvement' with seven varsity-level titles; separate from NCAA athletics. Ambiguous between university-run and student org; classed varsity because of departmental sponsorship. Located in The Hub, Room 2300.
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