George Mason University is a public research university located in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1957, Mason is a global leader in innovative education and research, and has earned recognition for its acadmics, research, affordability, and location. Mason offers over 200 degree programs including undergraduate, graduate, and professional certifications. Mason is the largest public research university in Virginia and is located in the heart of the Washington DC Metropolitan area. It is well-known for its diverse student body and is a popular destination for many international students. The university also has a strong commitment to community outreach, including outreach to local K-12 schools as well as providing services to the local community. Mason seeks to be a model institution, inspiring scholars to turn knowledge into heroes and make a strong impact on the world.
- Address: 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
- Phone: (703) 993-1000
- Website: https://www2.gmu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 38,541
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $70
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
In-State | Out-of-State | |
Tuition and Fees | $13,014 | $37,410 |
Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
Room & Board | $12,786 | $12,786 |
Other | $6,572 | $6,572 |
Total Cost | $33,650 | $58,046 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- SAT Range: 1100 – 1300
- ACT Range: 24 – 30
Majors
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Information Technology
- Psychology, General
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 80%
- Part-time: 20%
Student Gender
- Male: 48%
- Female: 52%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 18%
- Black or African American: 11%
- Hispanic / Latino: 14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 40%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 5%
- Non-resident Alien: 7%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 89%
- 25 and Over: 11%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 81%
- Out-of-State: 19%
- Unknown: 0%