George Mason University
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's Degree
Tuition per Year (in state)
$13,815
Surrounding Environment
Suburb: Large
Description:
George Mason, founded in 1972, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Nursing and Health Science; the the Schools of Information Technology and Engineering and Management; the Institutes of the Arts and Public Policy ; the New Century College; the Institutes for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Biosciences, Bioinformatics, and Biotechnology; and the Graduate School of Education. Its 677-acre main campus is located in Fairfax, 18 miles from Washington, D.C.
4400 University Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
General Info:
703.993.1000
Website:
https://www2.gmu.edu/
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George Mason University
Admissions
Fall 2023
Application Fee: $70
Requirements:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- Completion of college-prepatory program
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission:
Number of Applicants Applicants Admitted Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time Part Time
Test Scores:
SAT The SAT was taken by 1,555 enrolled students, or 35%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Critical Reading 580 670 Math 560 670 Writing 580 670
ACT The ACT was taken by 141 enrolled students, or 3%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Verbal 24 31 Math 25 30
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George Mason University
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2023-2024
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State Out-Of-State Books & Supplies On-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses
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George Mason University
Programs
Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.
| Majors | Degree Type |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Accounting. | MD/DO |
| Actuarial Science. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. | Master's Degree |
| Anthropology, General. | Master's Degree |
| Applied Behavior Analysis. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Applied Mathematics, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Applied Psychology. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | Master's Degree |
| Art Teacher Education. | Master's Degree |
| Art/Art Studies, General. | MD/DO |
| Astronomy. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | Master's Degree |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General. | MD/DO |
| Auditing. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. | Master's Degree |
| Biochemistry. | MD/DO |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Bioinformatics. | Master's Degree |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | MD/DO |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Biometry/Biometrics. | MD/DO |
| Biostatistics. | Master's Degree |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | Master's Degree |
| Business Analytics. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's Degree |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Chemistry, General. | Master's Degree |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Civil Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist. | Master's Degree |
| Cognitive Science, General. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Computational Science. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. | Master's Degree |
| Computer Engineering, General. | Master's Degree |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Computer Software Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Master's Degree |
| Conservation Biology. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | Master's Degree |
| Creative Writing. | Master's Degree |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. | MD/DO |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection. | Master's Degree |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's Degree |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. | Master's Degree |
| Dance, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Data Analytics, General. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. | Master's Degree |
| Developmental Services Worker. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Dispute Resolution. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Economics, General. | MD/DO |
| Economics, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Education Policy Analysis. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Education, General. | MD/DO |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | Master's Degree |
| Educational Psychology. | Master's Degree |
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Educational/Instructional Technology. | Master's Degree |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's Degree |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth). | Master's Degree |
| Environmental Science. | MD/DO |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | Master's Degree |
| Finance, General. | Master's Degree |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management. | Master's Degree |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. | Master's Degree |
| Forensic Science and Technology. | Master's Degree |
| General Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography. | Master's Degree |
| Geography. | Master's Degree |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other. | MD/DO |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | Master's Degree |
| Gerontology. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Graphic Design. | Master's Degree |
| Health Communication. | MD/DO |
| Health Policy Analysis. | Master's Degree |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Health Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | Master's Degree |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | Master's Degree |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | Postbaccalaureate |
| History, General. | MD/DO |
| History, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Holocaust and Related Studies. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies. | MD/DO |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology. | Master's Degree |
| Industrial Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Information Technology. | MD/DO |
| Intellectual Property Law. | Master's Degree |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce. | Postbaccalaureate |
| International Public Health/International Health. | Master's Degree |
| International Relations and Affairs. | Master's Degree |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other. | Master's Degree |
| International School Administration/Leadership. | Postbaccalaureate |
| International Teaching and Learning. | Postbaccalaureate |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Law. | MD/DO |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Linguistics. | MD/DO |
| Management Information Systems, General. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability. | MD/DO |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | MD/DO |
| Mathematics, General. | MD/DO |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Medical Informatics. | Master's Degree |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other. | MD/DO |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Music Performance, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Music Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
| Music, General. | Master's Degree |
| Music, Other. | MD/DO |
| National Security Policy Studies. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Neuroscience. | MD/DO |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Nursing Education. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Nursing Practice. | MD/DO |
| Nursing Science. | MD/DO |
| Operations Research. | Master's Degree |
| Organizational Behavior Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | MD/DO |
| Philosophy. | Master's Degree |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Physical Fitness Technician. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Physics, General. | MD/DO |
| Political Science and Government, General. | MD/DO |
| Political Science and Government, Other. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | Master's Degree |
| Project Management. | Master's Degree |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Psychology, General. | MD/DO |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Public Administration. | Master's Degree |
| Public Health, General. | Master's Degree |
| Public Health, Other. | MD/DO |
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | MD/DO |
| Publishing. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Reading Teacher Education. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Real Estate. | Master's Degree |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | Master's Degree |
| Rehabilitation Science. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Rhetoric and Composition. | MD/DO |
| Russian Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| School Psychology. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Science, Technology and Society. | MD/DO |
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Social Work. | Master's Degree |
| Sociology, General. | MD/DO |
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | Master's Degree |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | Master's Degree |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | Master's Degree |
| Statistics, General. | Master's Degree |
| Sustainability Studies. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Systems Engineering. | MD/DO |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Technical and Scientific Communication. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Telecommunications Engineering. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Master's Degree |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Women's Studies. | Postbaccalaureate |
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George Mason University
Financial Aid
Undergraduate Year: 2022-2023
| Aid Type | # Receiving | % Receiving | Average Amt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grants | 1,125 | 28% | $ 5,862 |
| State/Local Grants | 1,506 | 38% | $ 5,508 |
| Institutional Grants | 2,359 | 59% | $ 7,603 |
| Loans To Students | 1,649 | 41% | $ 7,907 |
Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 79%
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George Mason University
Enrollment
Fall 2022
| Undergraduate: | 27,014 |
| Graduate: | 12,035 |
| School Total: | 39,049 |
| By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 13,798 / 51% | 5,028 / 42% |
| Women | 13,216 / 49% | 7,007 / 58% |
| By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| International | 1,468 / 5% | 2,449 / 20% |
| African-American | 3,215 / 12% | 1,230 / 10% |
| Native American | 26 / 0% | 23 / 0% |
| Asian | 6,193 / 23% | 1,245 / 10% |
| Hispanic | 4,572 / 17% | 1,035 / 9% |
| Caucasian | 9,217 / 34% | 5,157 / 43% |
| Other | 867 / 3% | 744 / 6% |
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George Mason University
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-Campus day care for children
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Weekend/Evening college
- Teacher Certification
Library:
- Physical Facilities
- Organized collection of printed materials
- Access to digital/electronic resources
- Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
- Established library hours
- Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
ROTC Options:
- Army
- Air Force
Teacher Certification Details:
- Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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George Mason University
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Not applicable Basketball: Atlantic 10 Conference Baseball: Atlantic 10 Conference Cross Country/Track: Atlantic 10 Conference
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