What Does It Cost?

Below is the current rate of tuition for FAST TRAIN's traditional programs. Please note that because of the unique schedule, coordination and/or curriculum typically offered to cohort groups, all cohorts have special tuition rates. Please contact fastrain@gmu.edu for further information.  Tuition rates are subject to change at any time. 

Current Students: Please check the academic calendar for tuition due dates.  Please note: If payment is late, there is a $125 late payment fee. After you register, even if your student account is not yet showing a balance due, you can go ahead and pay your tuition despite the zero balance. FAST TRAIN students will pay tuition directly to their student account via Patriot Web: Please see student accounts for payment options. The preferred payment method at Mason is by credit card. Cohort groups can be charged differently.  Contact fastrain@gmu.edu with questions about how to pay tuition if you are a member of a cohort. All add/drop deadlines may be viewed by semester on: http://registrar.gmu.edu/calendars/index.html.

FAST TRAIN Tuition
Traditional Program
Fall 2009 Tuition Rates
Rates are subject to change at any time
and vary by program
Resident Rate
$398.00 per credit hour
Non-Resident Rate
$423.00 per credit hour
3 credits $1,194.00 3 credits $1,269.00
6 credits $2,388.00 6 credits $2,538.00
9 credits $3,582.00 9 credits $3,807.00
3 credits = one course; 6 credits = 2 courses; 9 credits = 3 courses
*Please note, because of the unique schedule, coordination, and curriculum offered to cohort groups, cohorts pay special tuition rates  that may vary from the fees listed above.  For more information contact fastrain@gmu.edu*

Tuition rates vary based on your residency status.  Students who are NOT Virginia residents may be charged more for tuition even in negotiated cohort courses. They typical additional charge is $75 per course for out-of-state students.  Refer to the domicile office website for details about determining your Virginia domicile status and contact fastrain@gmu.edu with any additional questions.