George Mason University: Ranking & Review
| Fairfax rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | 104 Top 1% |
George Mason University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 78% | 84% |
| Applicants | 18,993 | 8,525 | 10,468 |
| Admissions | 15,446 | 6,651 | 8,795 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 3,489 | 1,716 | 1,773 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 35,984 | 16,871 | 19,113 |
10,199 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,631 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 2,459 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 70% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 467 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 13% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $70. Application fee for graduates - $75.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
George Mason University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $29,226 | $51,672 |
| Off-campus | $30,764 | $53,210 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $11,090 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
George Mason University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 6,518 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $8,672 | $31,118 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $3,252 | $3,252 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $496 | $1,432 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $11,228 | $30,932 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $3,252 | $3,252 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $603 | $1,424 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 960 | 249 | 1,209 | |
| Education | 84 | 778 | 45 | 907 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 448 | 349 | 22 | 819 |
| Social Sciences | 570 | 153 | 35 | 758 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 523 | 151 | 24 | 698 |
| Engineering | 295 | 156 | 19 | 470 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 350 | 96 | 4 | 450 |
| Psychology | 340 | 70 | 18 | 428 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 357 | 60 | 1 | 418 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 347 | 45 | 18 | 410 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 91 | 282 | 12 | 385 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 254 | 71 | 3 | 328 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 266 | 3 | 269 | |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 72 | 150 | 26 | 248 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 16 | 152 | 168 | |
| History | 76 | 36 | 8 | 120 |
| Physical Sciences | 67 | 17 | 18 | 102 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 53 | 20 | 8 | 81 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 49 | 7 | 56 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 25 | 14 | 13 | 52 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 29 | 8 | 37 | |
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | 32 | 3 | 35 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 19 | 6 | 25 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 13 | 4 | 17 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | 4 | 10 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | 5 | 5 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,312 | 2,758 | 435 | 8,505 |
A total of 5,312 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at George Mason University.
At the master's and doctor's level 3,193 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 65% | 76% |
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General info
| Alternative names | Mason GMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Motto | Freedom and Learning |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Mission Statement | A public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the National Capitol Region, we are an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. |
| Colors | mason green, mason gold |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 4,391 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,721 |
| Research FTE | 172 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www2.gmu.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 4400 University Dr Fairfax, Virginia, 22030-4444 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 24,000 |
| Phone | 7039931000 |
| Fax | +1 (703) 993 1002 |