School Overview
George Mason University is a public university located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Commonly referred to as Mason, the main campus is located south of Fairfax, Virginia, with additional campuses in Loudoun County, Prince William County and Arlington County. The student body population is more than 32,000, which is the largest enrollment in Virginia.
Mason offers a broad array of academic degrees, with popular and widely respected programs such as Business, Law, Economics, Computer Science and Creative Writing. Recently two Mason faculty members have won the Nobel Prize in Economics.
George Mason offers a highly flexible online executive MBA degree designed for working professionals and executives. However, most of the university’s degrees and courses are not provided online.
The school’s namesake, George Mason, was an American founding father and co-author of the Bill of Rights. The school was established in 1957 as a part of the University of Virginia. In 1972 it became an independent university.
General Information
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Admission Office 4400 University Drive, MSN 3A4 Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 (703) 993-2400 Fax: (703) 993-4622 [email protected] Contact: Andrew Flagel Associate Vice President, Enrollment Development / Dean of Admissions |
Main Address 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 (703) 993-1000 www.gmu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 18,809 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,558 Degree-seeking undergrads: 18,240 Graduate enrollment: 11,224 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $70 Online application fee: Reduced fee (not specified) |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 63% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 84% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $6,840 | $7,512 | $8,024 | $8,684 | +8.23% |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $900 | $900 | $900 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,020 | $7,360 | $7,700 | $8,220 | +6.75% |
| Other | $2,664 | $2,704 | $2,740 | $2,740 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,900 | $10,290 | $11,680 | $11,680 | 0.00% |
| Other | $3,390 | $3,440 | $3,560 | $3,560 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $17,374 | $18,476 | $19,364 | $20,544 | +6.09% |
| In-state Off Campus | $20,980 | $22,142 | $24,164 | $24,824 | +2.73% |
| In-state with Family | $7,690 | $8,412 | $8,924 | $9,584 | +7.40% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $8,192 |
| In-state Student Fees | $2,364 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $22,952 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $2,364 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,600 | 65% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,028 | 42% | $7,485,888 | $7,282 |
| • Federal grants | 482 | 19% | $2,115,252 | $4,388 |
| • Pell grants | 482 | 19% | $1,669,106 | $3,463 |
| • Other federal grants | 442 | 18% | $446,146 | $1,009 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 662 | 27% | $2,420,586 | $3,656 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 366 | 15% | $2,950,050 | $8,060 |
| Student loan financial aid | 1,230 | 50% | $7,222,791 | $5,872 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,221 | 49% | $5,546,597 | $4,543 |
| • Other student loans | 147 | 6% | $1,676,194 | $11,403 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 4271 | 2850 | 382 | – | 403 |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 18 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Area Studies, Other | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 249 | 53 | 17 | – | 9 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | – | 24 | 11 | – | 3 |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 235 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Biometry/biometrics | – | 11 | – | – | 1 |
| Biostatistics | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Epidemiology | – | 2 | – | – | 3 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | – | 9 | 4 | – | – |
| Neuroscience | 14 | – | 2 | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 930 | 238 | – | – | 17 |
| Accounting | 220 | 13 | – | – | 13 |
| Business Administration and Management | 228 | 142 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | – | 48 | – | – | – |
| Finance | 214 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 95 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management | 131 | – | – | – | – |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | – | 35 | – | – | – |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | – | 109 | – | – | 9 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | – | 93 | – | – | 9 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 69 | 174 | 4 | – | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 67 | 33 | 4 | – | – |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/information Assurance | – | 34 | – | – | – |
| Data Modeling/warehousing and Database Administration | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Information Science/studies | – | 85 | – | – | 2 |
| Information Technology | – | 22 | – | – | – |
| Education | 101 | 807 | 30 | – | 161 |
| Administration Of Special Education | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 52 | – | – | 1 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | 422 | – | – | 51 |
| Education | – | – | 26 | – | – |
| Education/teaching Of Individuals With Autism | – | – | – | – | 67 |
| Education/teaching Of Individuals With Vision Impairments Including Blindness | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 142 | – | – | – |
| Educational/instructional Technology | – | – | – | – | 16 |
| Health Teacher Education | 79 | – | – | – | – |
| Higher Education/higher Education Administration | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 22 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Reading Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Special Education and Teaching | – | 186 | – | – | 12 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | – | – | 4 | – | – |
| Teaching English As A Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Engineering | 342 | 192 | 17 | – | 45 |
| Civil Engineering, Other | 50 | 13 | 1 | – | 2 |
| Computer Engineering | 14 | 21 | 1 | – | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | – | 51 | – | – | 2 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 60 | 31 | 3 | – | 3 |
| Engineering, Other | 198 | – | 11 | – | 21 |
| Industrial Engineering | – | 27 | – | – | – |
| Operations Research | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Systems Engineering | 20 | 49 | 1 | – | 15 |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 421 | 116 | – | – | 3 |
| Creative Writing | – | 41 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 147 | – | – | – | – |
| English Literature (british and Commonwealth) | – | 75 | – | – | – |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 274 | – | – | – | – |
| Writing | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 33 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 33 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 302 | 143 | 2 | – | 17 |
| Athletic Training/trainer | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 66 | 5 | – | – | 2 |
| Health/health Care Administration/management | – | 28 | – | – | – |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/management | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| International Public Health/international Health | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Public Health | – | 14 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | – | – | – | – | 6 |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 192 | 88 | 2 | – | 4 |
| History | 143 | 58 | 2 | – | – |
| History | 143 | 58 | 2 | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 163 | 3 | 1 | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | – | 3 | 1 | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/police Science | 163 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 48 | 309 | 15 | – | 18 |
| Public Administration | 18 | 107 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | – | 13 | – | – | 7 |
| Public Policy Analysis | – | 133 | 15 | – | 11 |
| Social Work | 30 | 56 | – | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | 2 | 224 | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 224 | – | – |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 182 | – | 8 | – | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | – | – | 8 | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 115 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 67 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 28 | 23 | 3 | – | 5 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Mathematics | 28 | 6 | 1 | – | – |
| Statistics | – | 17 | – | – | 4 |
| Statistics, Other | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 35 | 264 | 21 | – | 77 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | – | – | 6 | – | – |
| Gerontology | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | 4 | 7 | – | 2 |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | 216 | – | – | 48 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 33 | 44 | 8 | – | 24 |
| Physical Sciences | 62 | 26 | 4 | – | – |
| Astronomy | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 29 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 19 | 6 | 1 | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Physics | 12 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Physics, Other | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 327 | 62 | 15 | – | 7 |
| Educational Psychology | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 327 | 57 | 15 | – | 7 |
| Social Sciences | 570 | 182 | 19 | – | 23 |
| Anthropology | 28 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Economics | 120 | 50 | 19 | – | – |
| Geography | 14 | 17 | – | – | 10 |
| Geography, Other | – | – | – | – | 13 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 141 | 84 | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | – | 24 | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 211 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 56 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 248 | 76 | – | – | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 19 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies | 1 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Cinematography and Film/video Production | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Dance | 17 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | – | 38 | – | – | 1 |
| Music Performance | 54 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | – | 24 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 118 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Human Nutrition | – | – | – | – | 4 |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Latin American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Health Teacher Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Integrative studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics/Computer Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Police Science B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
George Mason University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (703) 993-1000 |
| Website: | https://www2.gmu.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now |
| Address: | 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 37,863 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 71% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 25,249 (67% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $12,564 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $36,024 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 74% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,518 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
George Mason University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at George Mason University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | |
| Education | 16 | 2 | 6 | 3 | |
| Engineering | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 4 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | |
| Social Sciences | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
| Grand total | 75 | 70 | 87 | 39 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at George Mason University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $12,564 |
| Out-of-state | $36,024 |
| Books and supplies | $1,278 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $15,648 |
| Out-of-state | $36,960 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,695 | 74% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,284 | 62% | $9,518 |
| Student loan aid | 1,783 | 49% | $8,323 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 13,744 | 52% | $7,507 |
| Federal student loans | 11,236 | 43% | $6,737 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for George Mason University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled George Mason University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 19,554 | 9,638 | 9,916 | Percent admitted | 100% | 84% | 89% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 19% | 19% | 19% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
George Mason University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 37,863 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 26,662 |
| Graduate enrollment | 11,201 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
George Mason University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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