George Mason Softball
George Mason University · Patriots
Atlantic 10 · Fairfax, VA
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$14K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $39K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
69%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $15K
NCAA Tournament 1 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
George Mason softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Mid-Major
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $28,966
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $54,548Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 26%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 39,527
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Atlantic 10
- Location
- Fairfax, VA
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Justin Walker
Head Coach
j•••@gmu.eduLaney Jones
Pitching Coach
e•••@gmu.eduEmily Bankson
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Under the Lights at Pats Park | Defense & Pitching
- Date
- 10/22/2026
- Cost
- $100
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Fairfax, VA, Oct 22–Oct 23. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Youth Camp
- Date
- 11/02/2026
- Cost
- $100
- Age Group
- 1st Grade - 7th Grade
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Fairfax, VA, Nov 2–Nov 3. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Elite Patriot Hitting Camp
- Date
- 12/13/2026
- Cost
- $150
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Fairfax, VA, Dec 13–Dec 14. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Winter Elite Prospect Camp I
- Date
- 01/10/2027
- Cost
- $150
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Fairfax, VA, Jan 10–Jan 11. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Winter Elite Prospect Camp II
- Date
- 01/17/2027
- Cost
- $150
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Fairfax, VA, Jan 17–Jan 18. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Winter Elite Prospect Camp III
- Date
- 01/31/2027
- Cost
- $150
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Fairfax, VA, Jan 31–Feb 1. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- Contact the coaching staff BEFORE attending their camp to express your interest. They will watch more closely.
- Budget $1,000-3,000 per year for camps and combines. Plan your calendar strategically.
- Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.
What George Mason Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for George Mason. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits are allowed from 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year, but a dead period usually covers the first days of September (August 28–September 3 in 2026-27), so visits start once it ends. Walking a campus on your own is allowed anytime.
Offers & Commitments
No recruiting conversations, so no verbal offers, before 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year; verbal offers are not binding. A school can't put an aid offer in writing until August 1 of senior year. Softball has one signing date (the second Wednesday of November of senior year) and no separate spring period; each school sets its own final deadline. (The written offer of athletics aid replaced the NLI in October 2024.)
Key Dates
- 1 p.m. Central, September 1 of junior year — calls, texts, emails and DMs open; visits follow after the early-September dead period
- August 1 of senior year — a school may put an aid offer in writing
- Second Wednesday of November, senior year — signing opens (no spring period)
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by George Mason University softball?
Start by filling out the George Mason University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where George Mason University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does George Mason University offer softball scholarships?
George Mason University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are George Mason University softball camps?
George Mason University has 6 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at George Mason University?
The current head coach is Justin Walker. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Recruiting Difficulty
This is a competitive D1 program. Strong travel ball and academic credentials are expected. Start reaching out to coaches early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $76,343/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $60,536/yr
- Median student debt
- $19,500
- Admission rate
- 87%
Good Value — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; tuition from IPEDS.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $17,915/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 30%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1160–1360
- ACT range
- 25–30
Avg. net price is the actual average cost after aid — not sticker tuition. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Quick Facts
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Atlantic 10
- State
- VA
- Camps Listed
- 6
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